awards
2020 BÓ“nziger Award winners announced
Rahel Assefa and Kate Dreher selected as inaugural winners of award celebrating women’s contribution to CIMMYT’s work and mission.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for impact
Wheat researchers listed among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations.
Hans Braun receives prestigious Norman Borlaug Award for Lifetime Achievement in Wheat Research
The award honors four individuals who have been integral to the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative.
Leading US agronomy organization awards fellowship to CIMMYT agri-food systems expert
Bram Govaerts receives the highest distinction offered by the American Society of Agronomy.
50 years building peace through agriculture
The Nobel Peace Center, Mexico’s government and CIMMYT celebrate the International Day of Peace and honor the legacy of Norman Borlaug, who saved one billion lives because “You can’t build peace on empty stomachs.”
Kanwarpal Dhugga awarded top honor in science
CIMMYT researcher named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Four CIMMYT scientists among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations
Recognized for most-cited works worldwide on Web of Science Group’s list of Highly Cited Researchers.
CIMMYT wheat scientists receive top honors from US agricultural scientists
Hans-Joachim Braun and Alexey Morgunov receive awards and fellowships at annual meeting of crop science peers.
Thomas Payne honored at gathering of crop science peers
Head of CIMMYT Wheat Germplasm Bank receives Frank N. Meyer Medal for contributions to germplasm collection, conservation and use.
Winners of 2019 MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards – Latin America announced
Seven young farmers, researchers and activists are advancing change, innovation and research in their communities.
India honors CIMMYT climate-smart farming expert
M.L. Jat received the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for outstanding and impact-oriented research contributions in natural resource management and agricultural engineering.
Cornell University appoints Bram Govaerts as Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large
This distinction acknowledges work that has had great international impact in the sciences and other fields.
Past CIMMYT economist Derek Byerlee awarded high honor by Australia
Byerlee named Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to sustainable development, poverty reduction, and food security.
Call for Nominees for the 2019 Maize Youth Innovators Awards – Latin America
Open to young women and men under 35 who are implementing innovations in Latin American maize-based agri-food systems.
Winners of 2019 MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards – Africa announced
The five young awardees are advancing change, innovation and research in their communities.