In order to acknowledge committed implementing partners, including coordinators and educators, as well as inspire partners to continue working with youth, the World Food Prize Foundation awards the Inspiring the Next Generation Award each year.
2025 Inspiring the Next Generation AwardPadmaja Ravula
Padmaja Ravula received the 2025 Inspiring the Next Generation Award for the transformative impact of her work at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) as a host institution for the Foundation's Borlaug-Ruan International Interns for more than 15 years. Her efforts have been pivotal in inspiring... [ View ] |
2024 Inspiring the Next Generation AwardOlga Bolden-Tiller
Olga Bolden-Tiller received the 2024 Inspiring the Next Generation Award for her leadership and innovative education solutions such as acquisition of grants as high as $20 million and research into livestock and animal reproductive systems. Bolden-Tiller is Dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS) as well... [ View ] |
2023 Inspiring the Next Generation AwardMatilda Ouma
Matilda Ouma received the 2023 Inspiring the Next Generation Award for her work mentoring international scientists at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as her extensive research into food security and sustainable agriculture. Ouma is a professor at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of... [ View ] |
2019 Inspiring the Next Generation AwardKacia Cain & Tricia Reichert
Kacia Cain and Tricia Reichert are the recipients of the 2019 Inspiring the Next Generation Award for their contributions to the education of Iowan high school students in Des Moines and Emmetsburg. Cain is a teacher of college genetics, microbiology, college anatomy and physiology at Central Campus Des Moines, Iowa.... [ View ] |
2018 Inspiring the Next Generation AwardDavid Acker
David Acker received the Inspiring the Next Generation Award in 2018 for his educational leadership at the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute, Borlaug-Ruan International Internship program and Iowa Youth Institute. Acker is the Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. He was... [ View ] |