2016 Laureate Announcement: Dr. Maria Andrade, Dr. Robert Mwanga, Dr. Jan Low and Dr. Howarth Bouis

The 2016 Laureate Announcement Ceremony was held June 28, 2016, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The 2016 Laureates were Dr. Maria Andrade, Dr. Robert Mwanga, Dr. Jan Low and Dr. Howarth Bouis. They were recognized for the development and implementation of biofortification, breeding critical vitamins and nutrients into staple crops, thereby dramatically reducing “hidden hunger” for millions.