The Robert Neihardt Award invests in future leaders that show promise and dedication to sustainable food systems of the future.  We want to help encourage future leaders in food systems to think about food as a viable and exciting future career.  

Sustainable food systems that provide regular access to healthy, environmentally friendly, safe, profitable food to all people everywhere.  We see food as a powerful tool and potential solution for many of the world's public health, environmental, and social problems.