The spouse of the President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernández was nominated Extraordinary Ambassador of FAO on 16 October 2009, on the occasion of World Food Day.

"C¿est parce que je suis convaincu que chacun d¿entre nous doit être l¿artisan d¿un monde plus juste, que j¿accepte, avec émotion, ce titre d¿Ambassadeur de bonne volonté".

In recognition of his untiring commitment to the cause of the underprivileged and active involvement in the global efforts to bring hope for a decent life to those who are disadvantaged, hungry and suffering, Carl Lewis was nominated Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization on 16 October 2009, on the occasion of the World Food Day. His impressive track and field performances earned Carl Lewis world-renowned fame and instant name recognition as one of the greatest athletes of our time.