On the occasion of the IV International Wheat Congress (IWC4), to be held in Bologna, Italy, from 25 to 29 May 2026, the International Organizing Committee (IOC) is pleased to announce the first edition of the Nazareno Strampelli Award 2026, established in memory of Nazareno Strampelli, pioneer of modern wheat breeding.

The Award is promoted with the patronage of SIGA – Società Italiana di Genetica Agraria, the University of Tuscia, and CREA – Council for Agricultural Research and Economics Analysis (Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria).

The Award aims to recognize and promote outstanding scientific contributions by early- and mid-career researchers whose work has demonstrated a significant practical impact on wheat research and breeding, in line with Strampelli’s legacy of applied innovation.

The Nazareno Strampelli Award seeks to enhance the visibility of young and mid-career scientists and to strengthen the international wheat research community through excellence, innovation, and applied impact.