CAST announces that nominations for the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) will open on March 25, 2025 – the birthday of Dr. Norman Borlaug. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in the communication of agricultural science and technology to the public, policymakers, and news media.
The selected recipient will be honored at a special award ceremony during the 2025 World Food Prize events in Des Moines, Iowa, scheduled for October 21-23, 2025.
Key Dates for 2025 BCCA:
- Nominations Open: March 25, 2025
- Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025
- Winner Announcement: First week of June 2025
To Previous Nominees:
If you submitted a nomination package last year and would like to be considered for the 2025 award cycle, please contact the CAST Director of Marketing & Communications, Carlos Back Vianna, at cvianna@cast-science.org. Your continued participation strengthens the agricultural science communication community and helps advance our shared mission of promoting science-based information to society.
The BCCA celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional ability in communicating agricultural science to diverse audiences. The award winner receives:
- Recognition at the World Food Prize side event
- Opportunity to give a presentation about their work
- Platform to share their expertise with the broader agricultural community
Stay tuned for detailed nomination guidelines and submission instructions. For questions about the nomination process, please contact the CAST office.
