Nominations are now open for the 2027 World Food Prize, the preeminent international award for food and agriculture. The $500,000 award recognizes significant contributions in any field involved in the global food supply system. Most recently, the award was presented to Brazilian soil scientist Mariangela Hungria for her extraordinary advancements in biological nitrogen fixation, transforming the sustainability of soil health and crop nutrition for tropical agriculture. Each year the laureate is honored in a ceremony held in parallel with the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, a globally renowned high-level event focusing on cutting-edge issues in food security and agriculture. To date, 56 individuals have been named World Food Prize laureates over its 40-year history, from farmers and scientists, to policy makers and humanitarians. “At a time when the global food system faces unprecedented challenges, the World Food Prize elevates and honors those leaders whose work is improving lives and strengthening food and nutrition security for communities around the world,” said Mashal Husain, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, in a prepared statement. “We encourage institutions across sectors and regions to nominate individuals whose contributions are advancing sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems.” Any academic institution, private or public organization, or governmental unit may submit a nomination for the World Food Prize. Nomination criteria, the selection procedure, a social media toolkit for promotion and other information can be found at www.worldfoodprize.org/nominate  Nominations will be accepted through May 1, for the 2027 award.