Prof Vasey Mwaja – 1st Vice Chairperson AU Scientific Research and Innovation Council and Editor in Chief, Kenya National Academy of Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2026 ACES Career Achievement Award recognizes College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences alumni who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and or made extraordinary humanitarian contributions resulting in meaningful or life changing impacts for a significant population. Prof. Vasey Mwaja is the 2026 recipient of the award for his lifetime contribution in the science, policy, advocacy and diplomacy at national and international arena.