Marking the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize, the World Food Prize Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 recipient of the annual award which recognizes an exceptional, individual achievement that is advancing global development through food systems.
The $500,000 prestigious award seeks to recognize, reward, and celebrate individuals making exceptional progress towards #FoodSecurity!
The award honors achievements across the full scope of #FoodSystems including in…
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Animal science and aquaculture
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Economics and finance
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Food technology, safety, and storage
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Infrastructure and distribution
…and more! Do YOU know someone who has significantly advanced and demonstrated commitment to strengthening global food security? Check out the full eligibility criteria and submit your nomination
Most recently, the award was presented to Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler who were recognized for their extraordinary leadership in preserving the world’s heritage of crop biodiversity and mobilizing this critical resource to defend against threats to global food security.
The deadline to nominate is May 1, 2025. For more information, take a look at the eligibility criteria.
