Stage time
Winners are announced in front of a full hall, with photography and press coverage from the show.
Global Agri Food Awards
Recognising the people and ideas transforming agriculture and food
The Global Agri Food Awards honour organisations, innovations and leaders creating measurable progress across agriculture and food systems. Winners are revealed live in Dubai.
- 20+
- Award categories
- 1
- Awards night
- Global
- Independent jury
Why enter
Recognition that creates lasting momentum
Credible benchmark
Entries are scored by independent engineers and operators against published criteria — no pay-to-win categories.
Global credibility
A shortlist distinction strengthens credibility with buyers, partners, investors and policymakers.
Shared achievement
Celebrate the teams whose care, research and determination delivered meaningful progress.
The categories
Recognition across the agri-food value chain
Enter as many categories as genuinely apply. Each entry is judged on its own merits by the panel assigned to that category.
Vehicles
- Sustainable Agriculture Initiative of the Year
- Food Producer of the Year
- Regenerative Farming Project of the Year
- Water Stewardship Award
Technology
- Agritech Innovation of the Year
- Food Technology Innovation of the Year
- Precision Agriculture Solution
- Supply Chain Technology Award
- Future Food Innovation
Operations
- Food Security Initiative of the Year
- Circular Food System Award
- Agri-Food Investment of the Year
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Excellence
People & impact
- Agri-Food Startup of the Year
- Sustainability Impact Award
- Women in Agri-Food Award
- Researcher of the Year
- Agri-Food Leader of the Year
How entries are judged
Four criteria, equally weighted
Real-world impact
Documented outcomes for people, production, resources or food security — not aspiration alone.
Technical originality
How original the approach is, and how well it advances current practice or understanding.
Scale & adoption
Evidence of adoption, repeatability, reach and the durability of the results.
Safety & responsibility
Responsible sourcing, governance, safety and long-term environmental value built into delivery.
The process
From nomination to the awards night
- Step 1
Nominations open
Submit your entry online — self-nominations and third-party nominations both welcome.
- Step 2
Shortlisting
Entries are screened for eligibility and scored against the published criteria.
- Step 3
Nomination confirmation
You receive a confirmation once your nomination is validated, with a summary of the categories you have entered.
- Step 4
Jury review
An independent panel of industry leaders, researchers and experts scores every shortlisted entry.
- Step 5
Winners revealed
Trophies are presented live on stage at the awards night during the show.
Entries are open
Put your impact on the global stage
Enter the categories that best reflect your organisation, innovation or leadership. Every eligible entry is reviewed against clear criteria by an independent panel.