The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology is accepting nominations for the 2026 CAST Lifetime Achievement Award, according to a June 5 announcement. The award recognizes individuals who have made sustained, career-long contributions to agricultural science, science communication, or science-based leadership in food, agriculture, and environmental policy.
Established in 2025, the award was first presented to Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, President Emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation. The 2026 award will be presented at the CAST Awards Ceremony on December 10 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., alongside other honors such as the Borlaug CAST Communication Award and the CAST Science Communication Scholarship. December 10 marks the anniversary of Dr. Norman Borlaug’s acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.
Nominations are being accepted through July 31, with self-nominations not permitted.
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