Hormel Foods Announces 2025 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes: Nominations Open

Hormel Foods is accepting nominations for its 2025 class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. The program recognizes young people addressing food insecurity and driving sustainable food solutions. Nominees must be under 20 years old and reside in the US. The selected heroes will receive support, mentorship, and resources to further their impactful efforts. Nominations can be submitted at 10under20foodheroes.com/nominate by Sept. 15, 2025.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has opened nominations for its 2025 class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program, seeking young leaders under 20 years old who are working to create a more sustainable food system. This year marks the fourth iteration of the program, which aims to recognize and support the efforts of youth in addressing food insecurity and driving sustainable solutions.

The 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program is open to nominations from young individuals residing in the US. Nominees must be under 20 years old and have demonstrated significant contributions to sustainable food systems. Selected Food Heroes will receive comprehensive support, including mentorship, potential internship opportunities, executive networking sessions, and hands-on experiences. Winners and their guardians will be invited to Hormel Foods' headquarters in Austin, Minnesota, for a celebration in December 2025, along with financial support to further their initiatives.

The nomination process is straightforward and can be completed through the program's official website at 10under20foodheroes.com/nominate. Nominations must be submitted by September 15, 2025.

This initiative aligns with broader efforts to engage youth in sustainable food systems transformation. The World Food Forum (WFF), for instance, is committed to placing youth at the forefront of finding solutions to pressing issues in agrifood systems. The WFF's Global Youth Action, set to engage youth and youth supporters from around the world in 2024, aims to transform these systems through innovative solutions, education, and policy advancements [2].

Hormel Foods' 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program is a significant step in recognizing and empowering young leaders who are driving change in the food industry. By supporting these young innovators, the company not only fosters a more sustainable future but also contributes to the broader goal of ending hunger and transforming agrifood systems.

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/HRL/hormel-foods-seeking-nominations-for-2025-class-of-10-under-20-food-v8pw83bwks6h.html
[2] https://youth.world-food-forum.org/