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CABI BioProtection Portal acknowledged on a prominent international stage
The CABI BioProtection Portal has been named as the winner of the Gold Stevie
Award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year in Europe as part of the 22nd Annual
International Business Awards.
The International Business Awards (IBAs) are the world’s premier business awards
program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit,
and non-profit, large, and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2025 IBAs
received nominations from organizations and individuals in 78 nations and territories.
Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, CABI’s Executive Director, Global Operations, said, “Winning
this Gold Stevie Award significantly raises the profile of the CABI BioProtection
Portal as a key player in addressing global sustainability challenges.”
“Validation from business leaders outside our field, and having competed against
initiatives from sectors across Europe, strengthens our position in future partnerships
showing the benefits of the Portal’s approach to sustainable pest management.”
Excellent tool empowering farmers with safe, sustainable pest solutions
More than 3,800 entries organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were
submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories.
The CABI BioProtection Portal won the Gold Stevie Award for Sustainability Initiative
of the Year in Europe after judges said the resource is “an excellent tool empowering
farmers globally with safe, sustainable pest solutions. Real-world results show huge
potential for greater agricultural transformation.”
They added that the CABI BioProtection Portal is a “a great resource for anyone in
the food chain” with “clear and expert content and clear impact for farmers.”
The CABI BioProtection Portal is the largest, free global resource for biological pest
management. The Portal’s mission is to raise awareness and encourage the
adoption of bioprotection among growers and advisors.
It offers a comprehensive, searchable directory of nationally registered biocontrol
and biopesticide crop protection products, along with detailed guidance to help
agricultural advisors and growers’ source and effectively incorporate these
sustainable natural products into integrated pest management programmes.
Highly impactful and accessible initiative
One judge said, “The CABI BioProtection Portal is a valuable initiative promoting
sustainable farming practices worldwide. Real-world cases from Uganda and India
show a strong impact – improved yields, reduced pesticide use, and greater farmer
independence. Its scientific credibility, global coverage, and regulator partnerships
make it stand out.”
Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 250
executives worldwide, who participated in the judging process from May to July
2025.
“The 2025 International Business Awards have set a new benchmark for excellence,”
said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “Our winners have demonstrated
remarkable ambition and achievement in reaching their goals. We congratulate them
on their well-earned recognition.”
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the
German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American
Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for
Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for
Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie
Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from
organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes
and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the
workplace worldwide.
Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com