The third edition of the Global Coffee Awards took place at PRF Honduras 2025, celebrating innovation and leadership across the international coffee industry. As a producer-led initiative, these awards aim to shift the spotlight to Latin America—making them more inclusive and accessible for the global coffee community.

🏆 2025 Global Coffee Awards Winners

Best Booth: Conatradec
Best Partnership: Ally Coffee & Proexo
Speaker of the Year: Tomas Araujo, StoneX (USA)
Volunteer of the Year: Alejo Miranda (Guatemala)

🌱 PRF Seed made a powerful return after its debut in PRF Guatemala. This initiative recognizes and empowers coffee entrepreneurs by funding community-driven projects. For the 2025 edition, previous beneficiaries were also invited to present and celebrate their achievements.

💡 2025 PRF Seed Beneficiaries

Iliana Castillo (Honduras): US $4300
Scarlette Zeron (Honduras): US $3200
Luisa López (Colombia): US $1500
Andrés Olarte (Colombia): US $1000
Klever Torres (Ecuador): Formed a strategic alliance with PRF

🎯 Competitions at PRF Honduras 2025
Four dynamic championships showcased talent, innovation, and global collaboration:

🌍 Global Roasting Contest (4th edition)
🔹 Sponsors: Giesen, Cropster, Volcafe
🔹 Technical Winner: Julián Trejos (Cafeina Coffee, Colombia)
🔹 People’s Choice: Chantal Demonty Cercos (Ombú Bcn, Spain)

🧊 Cold Brew Championship (6th edition)
🔹 Sponsor: Toddy
🔹 Winner: Julián Trejos

🍫 Cacao Masters Cup (2nd edition)
🔹 Sponsor: Zucoleto
🔹 1st place: Julián Trejos
🔹 2nd place: Emeric Seguin (Fantome Café, Canada)
🔹 3rd place: Luisa Santos (Coffeina Café, Colombia)

👅 World Cupping Championship (1st edition)
🔹 Sponsor: PDG Media
🔹 Winner: Wendy Marcos (El Salvador)