28/05/2026
For four years, we’ve been celebrating women who are driving innovation, leadership and change across agriculture and agribusiness.
🎖️ In the next part of our series, three winners from the category Agribusiness share their motivations and the impact the Women in Ag Award has had on their journey.
Dr. Anna-Maria Nuñez Vega, First place 2023
1️⃣ Why did you decide to take part in Women in Ag?
"I took part because I wanted to give more visibility to a topic that is often overlooked but essential to food security: safe grain storage."
2️⃣ Has anything changed for you since winning the award, professionally or personally? "Since then, I have seen greater visibility for both my work and the topic of grain storage as a critical part of food security."
Susan Waithira, Second place 2024
1️⃣ Why did you decide to take part in Women in Ag?
"I chose to participate to highlight my entrepreneurial journey in building Essential Drugs Ltd., into a leading regional manufacturer of animal feed premixes, and a platform that translates global innovations in animal nutrition into practical, science-based solutions for livestock producers across East Africa."
2️⃣ Has anything changed for you since winning the award, professionally or personally? "YES! Indeed, a lot has changed. Personally, the award has been a source of pride and motivation to continue my work, particularly in advancing technology-driven approaches in animal nutrition that deliver improvements in productivity and efficiency."
Doreen Nsasiirwe, First place 2024
1️⃣ Why did you decide to take part in Women in Ag?
"My decision to take part in Women in Ag stems from a deep commitment to advancing health and environmental sustainability through natural, nutritious, and eco‑friendly products."
2️⃣ Has anything changed for you since winning the award, professionally or personally? "Since winning, I carry a renewed sense of responsibility. Professionally and personally, it has strengthened my resolve to consistently perform at the highest level."
📩 Apply now for the Women in Ag Award: https://www.dlg.org/en/agriculture/awards/women-in-ag-award