| Prof | Ali | Rhouma | PRIMA | Spain | Best Researcher Award | foodscientists.org |
| Prof. Dr | Ali | Fazlara | Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz | Iran | Food Safety Innovation Award | foodscientists.org |
| Dr | Alessio | Di Luca | University of Bari Aldo Moro, UniBa | Italy | Best Researcher Award | foodscientists.org |
| Prof. Dr | A. M. | Abd El-Aty | Ataturk University | Turkey | Food Packaging Technology Award | foodscientists.org |