Deadline: February 15, 2026
The UN FAO Award for Achievement 2026 is one of the most prestigious international recognitions by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This award honors individuals and institutions whose exceptional achievements have made a significant impact in advancing FAO’s mission—ensuring global food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and improving rural livelihoods.
This annual recognition shines a light on transformative efforts that have strengthened agricultural systems, promoted climate resilience, and fostered innovation across sectors like forestry, fisheries, land and water management, and animal and plant health.
About the UN FAO Award for Achievement 2026
The UN FAO Award for Achievement 2026 recognizes outstanding professional achievements that align with FAO’s goals of creating a world free from hunger and malnutrition. It acknowledges those who have demonstrated technical excellence, leadership, and measurable impact in their respective fields.
The award is open to individuals, institutions, FAO teams, and FAO employees who have made noteworthy contributions in technical cooperation or humanitarian initiatives at either the country or regional level.
Award Details
- Prize Amount: USD 10,000 (Ten Thousand US Dollars)
- Additional Recognition: A scroll or certificate highlighting the recipient’s accomplishments and contributions to FAO’s objectives.
This recognition not only celebrates innovation but also serves as an inspiration for professionals worldwide to continue advancing sustainable food systems and agricultural development.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the UN FAO Award for Achievement 2026, applicants or nominees must:
- Have demonstrated a clear, identifiable, and impactful achievement within FAO’s mission areas.
- Be an individual, team, or institution that has contributed to sustainable agricultural and rural development or food security.
- Have achievements that are replicable, sustainable, and catalytic, fostering continued action and long-term benefits.
- Show tangible outcomes in areas such as food production, climate resilience, agricultural innovation, or policy advancement.
Selection Criteria
Applications and nominations will be evaluated based on:
- Contribution to sustainable development and food security at national or regional levels.
- Introduction of technical innovations or significant institutional improvements.
- Filling critical gaps in technical or humanitarian support.
- Demonstrated sustainability and replicability of results.
- Policy influence and follow-on impact inspired by the achievement.
The FAO will prioritize achievements that have proven scalable and continue to create positive change in communities worldwide.
Application Process
Interested applicants or nominators should prepare a detailed and self-contained nomination text that clearly describes the nature, impact, and outcomes of the achievement.
Submissions can be made electronically via the FAO Awards online portal or through email as indicated on the official application form.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of nominations and applications is 15 February 2026 (23:59 CET). Early submissions are highly encouraged to ensure completeness and eligibility.
Why You Should Apply
Winning the UN FAO Award for Achievement 2026 offers not only global recognition but also serves as a platform to amplify successful agricultural, environmental, or humanitarian models that can inspire replication across borders. Recipients join an elite network of global innovators, development professionals, and policymakers dedicated to ending hunger and transforming food systems.
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