Honoring Changemakers.
For positive impact created in communities through food initiatives, advocacy and innovation.
Food Systems impact award
Pesented to a global leader whose bold investments and systems-level strategies are transforming how food can prevent disease, reduce inequities, and build a healthier future for all.
Lifetime Voice for Food Justice Award
Presented to an extraordinary leader whose lifelong commitment to public education, food policy, and nutrition advocacy has reshaped how the world understands food systems. This award honors a fearless voice for truth, equity, and health in the pursuit of a more just and transparent food future
Scientific Innovation in Food & Health Award
Presented to a visionary leader advancing the frontier of food and health through scientific discovery and technology. By illuminating the hidden intelligence of plants, this innovator is unlocking transformative pathways to health, sustainability, and precision nutrition
Global Humanitarian Food Leadership Award
Presented to an extraordinary humanitarian whose bold leadership and culinary compassion have transformed the global response to crisis. Through the power of food, this leader brings relief, resilience, and hope to communities in their most vulnerable moments-proving that a warm meal can be the first step to healing
About Awards
Recipient Selection
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Honoring Changemakers.
For positive impact created in communities through food initiatives, advocacy and innovation.
Global Food Thought-Leadership Award.
This award honors an exceptional communicator and advocate whose work has elevated global awareness of critical issues across the food system. Through media, convenings, and research dissemination, your work has transformed how policymakers and the public engage with food sustainability, agricultural innovation, and food equity—bridging gaps between science, civil society, and action.
Recipient: Danielle Nierenberg
President, Food Tank
Lifetime Voice for Food Justice Award
Presented to an extraordinary leader whose lifelong commitment to public education, food policy, and nutrition advocacy has reshaped how the world understands food systems. This award honors a fearless voice for truth, equity, and health in the pursuit of a more just and transparent food future.
Recipient: Marion Nestle PhD MPH
Paulette Goddard Professor and Professor Emerita, Nutrition, New York University.
Scientific Innovation in Food & Health Award
Presented to a visionary leader advancing the frontier of food and health through scientific discovery and technology. By illuminating the hidden intelligence of plants, this innovator is unlocking transformative pathways to health, sustainability, and precision nutrition
Recipient: Jim Flatt
Cofounder, Bright Seed
Leadership in Food Access and Community Impact
This award honors a tireless advocacy for food security that has led to large-scale efforts to address hunger through innovation, logistics, and policy collaboration.
Recipient: Catherine D’Amato
President, Greater Boston Food Bank.
About Awards
Recipient selection
Award recipients were selected following a rigorous review process. Honorees were chosen based on a demonstrated and sustained record of impact. Either individually or through the institutions they represent, in advancing community health and driving measurable improvements in health outcomes through innovative food system initiatives.
Award Ceremony
The Award cermony is part of the FoodNiche Health Forum where recipient’s work and impact will be showcased. Each recipient will be recognized.
Contact
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