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2010-2019 Laureate Award Ceremonies

2019 Laureate Award Ceremony

Simon N. Groot

THE 2019 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Simon N. Groot of the Netherlands, during a ceremony held at the Iowa State Capitol on October 17, 2019. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the 33rd World Food Prize 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium, themed "Peace Through Agriculture." Groot received... [ View ]

2018 Laureate Award Ceremony

Dr. Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro

THE 2018 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Drs. Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro of the United Kingdom, during a ceremony held at the Iowa State Capitol on October 18, 2018. The ceremony took place during the 32nd World Food Prize 2018 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium, themed “Rise to... [ View ]

2017 Laureate Award Ceremony

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina

THE 2017 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina during a ceremony held at the Iowa State Capitol on October 19, 2017. The ceremony took place during the 2017 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue, themed “The Road out of Poverty.” Dr. Akinwumi Adesina received the award for his... [ View ]

2016 Laureate Award Ceremony

Dr. Maria Andrade, Dr. Robert Mwanga, Dr. Jan Low and Dr. Howarth Bouis

THE 2016 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Dr. Maria Andrade of Cape Verde, Dr. Robert Mwanga of Uganda, and Drs. Jan Low and Howarth Bouis of the United States, during a ceremony held at the Iowa State Capitol on October 13, 2016. The ceremony took place during the... [ View ]

2015 Laureate Award Ceremony

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

THE 2015 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Sir Fazle Hasan Abed of Bangladesh, during a ceremony at the magnificent Iowa State Capitol on October 15, 2015. The ceremony was held as part of the World Food Prize 2015 Borlaug Dialogue, themed “Fundamentals of Global Food Security.” Sir Fazle was... [ View ]

2014 Laureate Award Ceremony

Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram

THE 2014 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram of India and Mexico during a ceremony at the incredible Iowa State Capitol on October 16, 2014. The ceremony took place during the 2014 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue which was themed, "The Greatest Challenge in Human History:... [ View ]

2013 Laureate Award Ceremony

Dr. Marc Van Montagu, Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton and Dr. Robert T. Fraley

THE 2013 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Dr. Marc Van Montagu of Belgium and Drs. Mary-Dell Chilton and Robert T. Fraley of the United States during a ceremony at the magnificent Iowa State Capitol on October 16, 2013. The ceremony took place during the 2013 Borlaug Dialogue, themed,... [ View ]

2012 Laureate Award Ceremony

Dr. Daniel Hillel

THE 2012 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Dr. Daniel Hillel of Israel, during a ceremony at the magnificent Iowa State Capitol on October 18, 2012. The ceremony was held as part of the World Food Prize 2012 Borlaug Dialogue, themed “Partnerships and Priorities: Transforming the Global Food.” Dr. Daniel... [ View ]

2011 Laureate Award Ceremony

H.E. John Kufuor and H.E. Luis Inacio Lula da Silva

THE 2011 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to H.E. John Kufuor, former President of Ghana, and H.E. Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil, during a ceremony at the magnificent Iowa State Capitol on October 13, 2011. The ceremony was held as part of the World Food... [ View ]

2010 Laureate Award Ceremony

Rev. David Beckmann and Jo Luck

THE 2010 WORLD FOOD PRIZE was formally awarded to Rev. David Beckmann, President of Bread for the World, and Ms. Jo Luck, President of Heifer International, during a ceremony at the magnificent Iowa State Capitol on October 14, 2010, at 7 p.m. The ceremony was held as part of the... [ View ]

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