Exceptional Business Leader Award

Honors proven, inspirational, persuasive and result-oriented individuals who exhibit visionary leadership, business savviness, entrepreneurial drive, integrity and steadfast dedication towards BioAgTech, sustainability, food safety and food security, and integrated crop solutions. Recognizing and celebrating the awardee acknowledges their exceptional visionary qualities of creativity, initiative and perseverance in the realm of BioAgTech business. By uniting the most pioneering and courageous business leaders, the BAW Congress & Expo cultivates a community of kindred spirits that motivates and empowers others!

Nominations are open until February 28, 2026

Nominees should meet the following four criteria:

Proven entrepreneur, innovator and leader in the BioAgTech industry
Fundamentally advanced the BioAgTech industry with outstanding and lasting contributions.
Promoted a positive perception of BioAgTech in balancing food safety and food security.
Inspired and accelerated adoption of BioAgTech inputs as part of integrated crop solutions.

Nominations are open until February 28, 2026. The finalists will be announced before the event and they will be invited to participate in the BAW Congress & Expo. The winner will be announced and celebrated on April 22, 2026.

Award Information

Sponsor’s Endowment (discretionary by the sponsor)
Certificate and Trophy
Complementary registration for BAW Congress & Expo 2027
The winner(s) will be featured in an interview in Global BioAg Linkages (GBL) publications and social media.

Send your nominations using this form:

Nomination Form