Honouring the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug, The Rockefeller Foundation’s Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application is a $10,000 annual prise recognising young professionals under 40 making significant strides in agriculture and food production. This award seeks individuals displaying intellectual courage and dedication to eradicating global hunger. Whether in research, extension work, or development projects, nominees exemplify Dr. Borlaug’s spirit of innovation and resilience. Presented each October in Iowa, this prestigious award celebrates those directly engaged with rural communities in various food-related fields. Nominations are open until June 15 for deserving candidates driving impactful change on the front lines of food sustainability.