24/09/2026
Meet the finalists of the WorldFMC Awards!
After receiving 100+ nominations from around the world, we are excited to introduce the nine finalists selected across the three categories of the second edition of the World Farmers Markets Coalition Awards.
BEST FARMER
🇦🇷 Javier Rodríguez - CAUQUEVA / Sabe la Tierra
🇹🇭 Jarinya Sonphungam - Nonthaburi Food Policy Council / INI Innovation network international
🇰🇪 Esther Mwangi Waithaka & Joseph Mwangi Waithaka - Jesilog Farms / Farmers Market Nairobi
BEST MARKET MANAGER
🇲🇽 Ana Calderón - Mercado el 100
🇵🇱 Alicja Kowalik - Targ Pietruszkowy
🇦🇺 Tim Walsh - Victorian Farmers' Markets Association
BEST CITY
🇧🇴 Cochabamba - EcoFeria Cochabamba Bolivia
🇱🇧 Beirut - Badaro Urban Farmers / Lebanon Farmers Markets Coalition
🇨🇦 Québec - Association des marchés publics du Québec
From farmers protecting biodiversity and traditional knowledge, to market managers strengthening connections between producers and communities, to cities creating the conditions for local food systems to thrive, these nine finalists represent the diversity and energy of the global farmers’ market movement.
Swipe through the carousel to discover their stories and learn more about the people, markets and cities shaping stronger local food systems around the world.
Congratulations to all the finalists 💚