Choose the hemisphere in which your oil is produced.
Northern Hemisphere Timeline
November 1, 2025
Registration Opens
Get started on the NYIOOC Producer Tools platform to register your brand(s) and manage your producer profile.
January 1, 2026
Early Shipping Period Opens
Producers who register before December 1 may begin shipping samples in January. Judging begins as samples arrive, allowing early entrants to receive results sooner.
February 1, 2026
Standard Shipping Period Opens
Shipping opens for all registered producers. Complete the steps on the Shipping page in your Producer Tools account.
March 2026
Official Results Begin
Award-winning brands are presented in the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils and featured in Olive Oil Times.
April 1, 2026
Sample Deadline
All samples must be received by this date to be eligible for evaluation.
May 2026
Results Rollout Concludes
The official results have been released. The campaign to celebrate and promote the winning brands continues throughout the year.
Southern Hemisphere Timeline
November 1, 2025
Registration Opens
Get started on the NYIOOC Producer Tools platform to register your brand(s) and manage your producer profile.
July 1, 2026
Sample Shipping Period Begins
Complete the steps on the Shipping page in your Producer Tools account. Entries are analyzed in the order they are received.
September 2026
Official Results Begin
Award-winning brands are presented in the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils and in special sections of Olive Oil Times.
October 1, 2026
Sample Deadline
This is the last day your sample(s) can be received at NYIOOC.
November 2026
Results Rollout Concludes
The official results have been released. However, the campaign to celebrate and publicize the winning brands and the extraordinary people behind them continues all year long.
