The World Food Prize
The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food worldwide.
- Award: USD $500,000
- Ceremony: October 2026, during the Laureate Award Ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium.
- Eligibility: Any individual or team demonstrating exceptional achievement in food production, distribution, or accessibility.
- Nominations: Accepted from academic institutions, research centers, public/private organizations, corporations, and governments.
- Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Submit a Nomination
Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application
Endowed by The Rockefeller Foundation, this award honors young professionals under 40 working directly with farmers and rural communities.
- Award: USD $10,000
- Focus: Science‑based achievements in international agriculture and food production.
- Eligibility: Extension workers, research scientists, development professionals, or innovators working “in the field.”
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
- Submit a Nomination
Norman E. Borlaug Medallion
Created to recognize world leaders and institutions whose actions have benefited humanity, but who would not normally be considered for the World Food Prize.
- Focus: Global leadership and humanitarian impact.
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Top Agri‑food Pioneers (TAP)
An annual cohort of pioneers in food and agriculture honored at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
- Builds a network of trailblazers for collaboration across food systems.
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Innovate for Impact Challenge
Launched in 2024, this challenge invites entrepreneurs to present breakthrough technologies revolutionizing agriculture.
- Focus: Elevating innovations to alleviate hunger.
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Youth & Educator Awards
- Youth Awards: Recognize participants in the Global Youth Institute, Borlaug‑Ruan Internship, and USDA Wallace‑Carver Fellowship.
- Educator Award: Inspiring the Next Generation Award honors educators and coordinators supporting youth engagement.
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Iowa SHARES Award
Established in 2013, this award honors Iowans who provide leadership in confronting hunger and alleviating human suffering, inspired by Governor Robert D. Ray’s humanitarian work.
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📌 Contact: World Food Prize Foundation 100 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 USA Phone: +1 515‑245‑3783 Email: wfpf@worldfoodprize.org
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri‑web. Interested applicants are encouraged to consult the official World Food Prize Foundation portal for complete details and verified nomination instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit www.worldfoodprize.org.