Africa Food Prize
Pre-eminent annual USD 100,000 award recognising individuals/institutions making outstanding contributions to African agriculture and food security.
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About this Program
The Africa Food Prize (formerly the Yara Prize, established 2005) is the pre-eminent award for recognising extraordinary individuals or institutions whose contributions to African agriculture forge a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity. Winners receive a USD 100,000 award. The Prize Committee is an independent body chaired by former Tanzanian President H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. Past laureates include entrepreneurs, scientists, community organizers, business leaders, and policy makers contributing to a green revolution in Africa. The 2024 winner was Tinotenda Mhiko, CEO of ARDA Zimbabwe, for his leadership in irrigation initiatives transforming Zimbabwe's food systems.
Benefits & What You Get
USD 100,000 cash award, recognition at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) Summit, lifetime alumni status, and amplified visibility through African and global media.
Eligibility
Individuals, institutions, and organisations whose contributions to African agriculture demonstrate measurable impact on food security, sustainable agriculture, smallholder farmer livelihoods, or African food systems transformation.
Equity Terms
Zero Equity (Prize)