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The new annual Awards acknowledge progress in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Awards are open to individuals, organizations, governments, foundations, academia or private sector leaders across the world.  We want to hear your story about how you are transforming agrifood systems, advocating for change, or bringing about a chain reaction towards better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. Celebrate the efforts of individuals or institutions that are taking concrete steps towards building a sustainable food secure future for all and submit an application to the Awards Secretariat.

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Winners 2025

FAO Champion Award

La Confederación Mesa Nacional de Pesca Artesanal de Colombia (COMENALPAC)

The Confederación Mesa Nacional de Pesca Artesanal de Colombia (COMENALPAC) has represented over 800 groups of marine and freshwater fishers since 2017, delivering tangible results across organizational, social, economic, and environmental dimensions. COMENALPAC has championed social protection measures for fishers and played a key role in drafting laws against illegal fishing, improving the welfare and rights of fishing communities. It has developed strong partnerships with FAO, particularly through the Social Protection Group (GIPRO), and contributed to the regulation of Law 2268 of 2022, which guarantees social benefits for commercial and subsistence fishers. Through an FAO-COMENALPAC agreement, it strengthened fisher communities in Tumaco by eliminating intermediaries, increasing incomes, and promoting inclusive market opportunities. On the environmental front, COMENALPAC led the restoration of 83 wetlands, enhancing biodiversity and supporting sustainable aquatic food systems. In terms of advocacy, it secured the formal recognition of over 120,000 fishers and influenced national policy by introducing the concept of “Aquatic Agri-food Ecosystems” into the National Development Plan.

FAO Partnership Award

The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB)

The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB), Egypt’s first NGO focused on addressing food insecurity, has impacted over 24 million beneficiaries through comprehensive food assistance, nutrition programs, and economic empowerment initiatives. EFB operates through four key platforms: protection, prevention, empowerment, and elevation. Working with more than 4,000 community-based organizations (CBOs) and diverse partners, EFB supports the SDGs and fosters long-term resilience. Notable initiatives include the CSO Steering Committee, capacity-building workshops, the Ramadan Food Loss Initiative, and the Community Nutrition Program. Key achievements include providing food to over 150,000 families and more than 60,000 schoolchildren, leading policy discussions, and building resilience through the Resilience Index Measurement and Analysis Index (RIMA). EFB has also strengthened the capacities of small-scale producers, promoted sustainable agricultural practices, and advanced gender equality and economic empowerment for 1,200 farmers. Its evidence-based approach informs national food security policies, reinforcing its leadership in the sector.  