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Applications are open for the World Food Prize 2026. The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. Apply now!
Opportunity Details
Fields of achievement include but are not limited to: soil and land; plant and animal science; food science and technology; nutrition; rural development; marketing; food processing, packaging and storage; water and the environment; natural resource conservation; physical infrastructure; transportation and distribution; special or extraordinary feeding programs; social organization and poverty elimination; economics and finance; policy analysis and implementation; and public advocacy.
This exceptionally significant achievement must be shown to have resulted in a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food for a large number of people.
The impact of this achievement must be measurable, quantifiable, or otherwise demonstrated either in terms of reduced poverty, hunger, or suffering; or enhanced health, nutrition, quality of life and well-being.
It must be clearly shown that this increase in food security was the direct result of the specific actions and activities of the nominee; i.e., without his or her specific accomplishment, no change would have occurred.
A nominee must be living and in sufficiently good health to attend the World Food Prize Award Ceremony. The nominee must be able to give an acceptance speech and agree to participate in selected media events and the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute at the time of the Award Ceremony.
The Prize is intended to be awarded to one person. In exceptional circumstances where an additional person (or persons) has collaborated in an indispensable way, more than one person may be included in the nomination. However, it must be demonstrated conclusively that each person contributed in an essential way, and that without each individual’s contribution, no achievement would have been possible. The World Food Prize Selection Committee will determine whether a joint nomination meets these criteria, and in cases where it judges this standard has not been met, to limit the number of persons being considered.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon entering the site, you will create a user name and password, which you can use to access your nomination at any time.
After creating your password, you will be asked to fill out the nomination form. You must complete the form before you will be allowed to submit your nomination. You may save your progress at any point and return later to complete the nomination using your login information.
STEP 1: NOMINATOR INFORMATION
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STEP 2: NOMINEE INFORMATION
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You will be required to upload these separate documents:
All submissions are due by May 1. To submit the nomination, you must click the "SUBMIT" button. Upon submitting the form, you should see a confirmation message.
Inquiries and additional nomination materials may also be directed to Ellen Franzenburg, Director of Awards and Lectures at the World Food Prize Foundation, by email at [email protected] or phone at +1 (515) 245-3793.
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