The University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is seeking nominations for the Siehl Prize for Excellence, according to a press release.

The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to agriculture and the alleviation of world hunger.

Recipients are chosen in three categories: knowledge, production agriculture and agribusiness. Each laureate receives a $50,000 award as well as a sculpture and lapel pin.

Nominees must reside or have resided in Minnesota for at least five years or hold a degree from the University of Minnesota. Individuals and teams are eligible. Self-nominations and nominations by relatives are not allowed. Nominations submitted the previous year must be update and resubmitted annually.

Nomination instructions are available online at www.cfans.umn.edu/siehlprize. The deadline is Jan. 15.