World Food Prize Foundation

Introducing the World Food Prize Podcast, hosted by CEO Tom Vilsack. Hear from scientists, farmers, policymakers, youth leaders and global changemakers working to nourish a growing world. New episodes every month. 🎧 Trailer out now! bit.ly/4q0752p

Are you ready for the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate to be revealed? ❓👀🏆 🚨 WATCH LIVE on March 25 at 9am EDT here: worldfoodprize.org/live #FoodPrize26

From Peggy Whitson, record breaking astronaut from Beaconsfield, to the World Food Prize’s recognition of global innovation from Des Moines—Iowa proves to be a place where history is made! 🌠 Help us celebrate #40YearsOfImpact: worldfoodprize.org/donate40 🚀 youtu.be/jX7MFRgriMc

To advance global agriculture, we need leaders who show: 💡 Intellectual Courage 💪 Determination 🌱 Impact If you know someone under 40 who embodies these qualities, nominate them for #BFA26! 👉 tinyurl.com/3phazeck #FoodPrize26

♠️ Reserve your Casino Night tickets! Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Hall of Laureates with colleagues, friends or clients including an unforgettable night of: 🎲 casino games 🍴 hors d'oeuvres 🎁 silent auction 💃 dancing and entertainment worldfoodprize.org/gala

Iowa, it’s time to honor extraordinary leadership!🌾 Nominate an Iowan who has gone above and beyond to confront hunger and uplift their community. #IHS26 📅Deadline: April 15 👉bit.ly/3V87dBs

🚨🎙️Listen as host Tom Vilsack and guest Billy Shore share stories of how bold ideas, partnerships and community engagement can drive the real change required to tackle food insecurity around the world. Thanks to @WellmarkBCBS for supporting this podcast! worldfoodprize.org/podcast

Iowa, it’s time to honor extraordinary leadership! 🌾 Nominate an Iowan who has gone above and beyond to confront hunger and uplift their community. #IHS26 📅 Deadline: April 15 👉 bit.ly/3V87dBs

📣 Calling all #AgTech startups! Are you revolutionizing agriculture and boosting food security in your region of the world? Apply for the @WorldFoodPrize #Innovate4Impact26 Challenge for a chance to win $50,000. 🗓 Apply by April 15, 2026 🔗 worldfoodprize.org/Innovate4Impact #I4I26

Honoring the Women Cultivating Change 👏🌍 Join us in recognizing the women nourishing the world and inspiring the next generation of leaders. #WomensHistoryMonth

🎰 Spend the evening celebrating an Iowa landmark while helping preserve it for the future! On May 15, the Hall of Laureates will transform into a Casino Night celebration! worldfoodprize.org/gala Expect an evening of: ♣️ games 🍸 cocktails 🎁 silent auction and more!

🚨Calling all trailblazers, changemakers and innovators! Submissions are now open for the 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), recognizing 40 innovators transforming food & agriculture. Submit a candidate by March 25: bit.ly/4qLF3sJ #TAP2026 | @WorldFoodPrize

📣 Calling all #AgTech startups! Are you revolutionizing agriculture and boosting food security in your region of the world? Apply for the @WorldFoodPrize #Innovate4Impact26 Challenge for a chance to win $50,000! 🗓 Apply by April 15, 2026 🔗 worldfoodprize.org/Innovate4Impact #I4I26

Thinking about submitting a nomination for the 2027 World Food Prize? Join our step-by-step #webinars on April 7, 2026 to get your questions answered! | #FoodPrize27 🌿 🌽 📅 worldfoodprize.org/webinar Register for either session: 8:00 am CDT or 11:00 am CDT

Do you know a… 🔬 Scientist 📋 Researcher 🌱 Nutritionist ✍️ Policymaker 📈 Economist ⚙️ Engineer 🐛Entomologist 🌊Aquaculturist …or another leader who has enhanced global Food Security? Nominate them for the #FoodPrize27 🏆 bit.ly/FoodPrize27

🏆 Nominations are OPEN for the $10,000 Borlaug Field Award! The World Food Prize Foundation is seeking an exceptional researcher under 40 advancing #FoodSecurity and agriculture. Nominate today 👉 tinyurl.com/3phazeck #BFA26 #FoodPrize26

🎲✨ Join us on May 15 for a spectacular Casino Night celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Hall of Laureates! Every $ raised supports the preservation of our historic building, ensuring this Iowa treasure continues to inspire future generations! 🎟️: worldfoodprize.org/gala

✏️Help celebrate exceptional service! Nominate an Iowan for the 2026 Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award, honoring leadership and humanitarian impact outside the scope of their professional duties. ⏰Nominations close April 15: bit.ly/3V87dBs #IHS26

Each semester we select a cohort of high-achieving students for our Internship Program, designed to cultivate leaders and provide experience in furthering our mission. Help us welcome Isabella Martens, Mel Munoz-Mendez and Reid Stevens to our team! 👏👏👏 bit.ly/4d925Wv

🌷 On #InternationalWomensDay, let's shine a spotlight on the incredible women serving on our Council of Advisors. Their expertise contributes significantly to advancing global food security. Here's to the inspiring women shaping the future of food! 👩‍🌾🌎 #WomenInAg #IWD2025

🌟 On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor Mariangela Hungria, our 2025 World Food Prize Laureate, for her scientific advancements in biological nitrogen fixation! Thank you, Dr. Hungria, for helpful farmers produce more with less! 👩‍🌾🌍