The World Food Prize is presented annually to honor a living individual whose exceptional and specific achievement has significantly advanced human development by increasing the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food. This enhancement must be a direct result of the nominee’s work and must have had a measurable, demonstrable impact on food security for a large number of people.
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Eligible fields of achievement span the entire food system and 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 environmental management; conservation of natural resources; infrastructure; transportation and distribution; innovative feeding programs; social organization and poverty alleviation; economics and finance; policy development and execution; and public advocacy.
The nominee’s contribution must clearly show outcomes such as reduced poverty, hunger, or suffering, or improvements in health, nutrition, and overall well-being. It must be evident that, without the nominee’s specific efforts, these positive changes would not have occurred.
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Nominees must be alive and in good enough health to attend the World Food Prize Award Ceremony. They are also required to deliver an acceptance speech and participate in selected media engagements and the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute at the time of the event.
While the prize is typically awarded to a single individual, in exceptional cases, a joint nomination may be considered if it can be conclusively demonstrated that each nominee made an essential, irreplaceable contribution to the achievement. The World Food Prize Selection Committee will evaluate such cases and reserves the right to limit the number of individuals recognized if the standard of indispensability is not met.
Benefits
- Global Recognition
Honors outstanding individuals for impactful achievements in food and agriculture. - Encourages Innovation
Promotes creative and effective solutions within the food system. - Raises Awareness
Brings global attention to critical issues like hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. - Inspires Future Leaders
Motivates young people and professionals to pursue careers in food, nutrition, and agricultural sciences. - Influences Policy and Action
Highlights successful strategies that can shape public policy and inspire large-scale initiatives. - Strengthens Global Partnerships
Encourages collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and organizations worldwide. - Supports Sustainable Development
Aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to zero hunger and good health. - Educational Engagement
Involves the laureate in the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute, helping educate and mentor future generations. - Prestigious Monetary Award
Includes a significant cash prize to honor and support the laureate’s continued work.
Eligibilities
- Eligible Nominators:
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- Academic institutions
- Private or public organizations
- Governmental units
- Number of Nominations:
- No limit; entities may submit as many nominations as they wish.
- Confidentiality:
- All nominations are confidential.
- The identities of nominators and nominating organizations are kept strictly confidential.
- Individual Nominations:
- Individuals may initiate nominations.
- However, the nomination must be endorsed by and submitted through an academic institution, organization, or governmental unit.
- Self-nominations:
- Not allowed or considered.
- Nominees remain eligible for consideration for a three-year period, starting with the year of submission. Nominators are encouraged to provide updated information during this period. After this three-year time frame, a completely new nomination must be submitted in order for the nominee to continue to be considered. The Selection Committee may decide to extend the eligibility period for nominations deemed worthy of further consideration.
Application Process
- Nominator Information: Name(s) of the person(s) submitting the nomination, the name of the nominating organization, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number. The nomination must be endorsed by a senior official of the nominating organization, certifying the accuracy of the information.
- Nominee Information: Nominee’s name, current position, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, date and country of birth, and citizenship.
- Biographical Information: A resume or CV detailing the nominee’s positions held, education, professional affiliations, honors and awards.
- Photograph: Photo of the nominee.
- Synopsis: In 150 words or less, why the nominee should be awarded the World Food Prize.
- Statement of Achievement: In no more than two pages, describe the nominee’s specific achievement. The nominee should be nominated for one specific, measurable and sustainable achievement which has significantly increased the quality, quantity, availability of, or access to food.
- Statement of Impact: In no more than two pages, describe the impact of the nominee’s achievement in terms of enhanced health, nutrition and quality of life, or reduced levels of poverty, hunger and malnutrition. The Statement should clearly summarize:
- the number of people affected;
- the geographical boundaries of the impact; and
- the effect over time on the well-being of the people affected.The most compelling nominations will demonstrate quantitatively the change or changes that occurred as a direct result of the nominee’s achievement.
- Seconding Nominations: A signed and dated letter seconding the nomination must be provided from at least two individuals who are familiar with the nominee’s work, but who are not directly associated with the nominating organization. Letters seconding the nomination should ideally provide additional information regarding the nominee’s achievement as well as its impact on the people affected.
- Supporting Documents: Documents should be provided that support the nomination. These may include: news or journal articles describing the nominee’s achievements and the impact of his or her work; and publications by or about the nominee that directly relate to the achievement. Please send only digital copies of each document.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 (5 Days Remaining)
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