World Food Prize
Kenneth Quinn
100 Locust St.
666 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515)245-3770
wfp@worldfoodprize.org
http://www.worldfoodprize.org/
Central Mission of the Organization:
The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing -- without regard to race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs -- the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.
History of the Organization:
The World Food Prize was conceived by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. Since 1986, The World Food Prize has honored outstanding individuals who have made vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity or availability of food throughout the world. Previous Laureates have been recognized from Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Denmark, India, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States. In 1990, Des Moines businessman and philanthropist John Ruan assumed sponsorship of The Prize and established The World Food Prize Foundation, located in Des Moines, Iowa.
International Issues and Focus:
Food, hunger, agricultural, sustainable development.
Events and Programs Sponsored:
World Food Prize Symposium.
Laureate Award Ceremony.
Hoover-Wallace Dinner.
Harvest Festival.
Youth Institute.
Borlaug-Ruan Internships.
