World Food Prize 2026

The World Food Prize is an international award recognizing individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food. The 2026 prize carries a $500,000 award and is presented at the Laureate Award Ceremony in mid-October in conjunction with the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium. Nominations are submitted through an academic or organizational sponsor, and self-nominations are not accepted.

Monetary prize of $500,000; international recognition; participation in related events and ceremonies.

Any academic institution, private or public organization, or governmental unit may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are not considered.

Nominations must be submitted by an endorsing academic or organizational sponsor; self-nominations are not accepted. See official nomination process and forms.