| Dr | Abayineh Amare | Woldeamanuel | Jimma University | Ethiopia | Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Best Researcher Award |
| Mr | GUDURO | WARE | jimma university | Ethiopia | Rural Development | Best Researcher Award |
| Mr | Behailu Etana | Disasa | Jimma University | Ethiopia | Shade coffee agriculture | Best Researcher Award |
| Mr | Chala G | Kuyu | Jimma University | Ethiopia | Food handling and processing | Best Researcher Award |
| Assist Prof Dr | Pradeep | Mishra | JNKVV,Jabalpur,India | India | Statistics and Time Series | Best Faculty Award |
| Dr | KIPROTICH WESLY | CHERUIYOT | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Kenya | Sustainable dryland farming | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof | Mamoun | Gharaibeh | Jordan University of Science & Technology | Jordan | Salt affected Soils | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof Dr | Laith | AL-Eitan | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Jordan | Biosafety and Biosecurity | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof Dr | Valli Nachiyar | Syam Kumar | Jupiter Academy | India | Environmental Biotechnology | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Mr | Jakhongir | Babadjanov | Justus-Liebig University Giessen | Germany | arrangements of agricultural production | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Selin Ceren | Balsak | Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam University | Turkey | Sustainable Agriculture and Food System | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Muhammad Imtiaz | Hussain | Kangwon National University | South Korea | Energy Self-sufficient Agricultural Facilities | Best Researcher Award |
| Mr | Michael | Madin | Kansas State University | United States | Sustainable Agriculture and Food System | Best Researcher Award |
| Assist Prof Dr | Anish | Ghimire | Kathmandu University | Nepal | Environmental Sustainability | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | MARTIN | KIJAZI | KCMC | Tanzania | stakeholders values analysis | Best Researcher Award |
| Assist Prof Dr | Latamo | Lelamo | Kebri Dehar University | Ethiopia | Agroforestry and soil management | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | PRUTHVIRAJ | . | Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga | India | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Harun | Gitari | Kenyatta University | Kenya | Multiple/intercropping systems | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Naveen | Leno | Kerala Agricultural University | India | Natural Resource Management | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Maya | Raman | Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies | India | Bioactive constituents and health | Women Researcher Award |