WASBA
WASHINGTON STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Keeping the Bee in Business
Awards & Accolades
Beekeeper of the Year
Beginning in 1987, The Washington State Beekeepers Association wanted to recognize the importance of Washington State beekeepers who make a significant impact on the industry.
Criteria:
The beekeeper of the year must have significantly promoted and demonstrated good beekeeping, improved the public image of the industry and volunteered in civic and other projects. The candidate must be a current member of the Washington State Beekeepers Association.
Local Associations may submit a candidate of their choice to receive the WASBA Beekeeper of the Year Award, to be voted on by the WASBA Executive Board prior to the annual meeting.To nominate a beekeeper, write a one-page summary outlining the candidate’s qualifications as outlined above.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Beginning in 2023, WASBA chose to honor individuals who have dedicated a significant amount of their time to the advancement of the organization, in turn benefitting beekeepers in every region in the state. These individuals are granted with a Lifetime WASBA Membership for their achievements.
Criteria:
The beekeeper must have significantly promoted and demonstrated good beekeeping, served WASBA as an organization for 5+ years or equivalent. The candidate must be a current member of the Washington State Beekeepers Association.
The WASBA Lifetime Achievement Award will be voted on by the WASBA Executive Board prior to the annual meeting. To nominate a beekeeper, email contact@wasba.org
Congratulations to Greg Willging of Bonney Lake, WA
Congrats to Margo Buckles of Spokane, WA
Congrats to Kevin Oldenburg of Spokane, WA
Small Beekeeping Clubs of the Year
Large Beekeeping Club of the Year
Correctional Facility of the Year
Congratulations to Stafford Creek Bee Club
he Stafford Creek Bee Club is a peer-led program, instructed and lead by incarcerated individuals. The staff sponsor is very hands-on, and knowledgeable but allows students and instructors to voice their own thoughts and ideas along with research and textbook information. This gives instructors and students confidence, and a boost in self esteem to be able to learn and problem solve together as a team. With this ability to communicate and work together we have accomplished a great deal this beekeeping season.
The Garden Curriculum college course grew several variations of pollinator flowers to plant in our newly developed apiary garden. The colorful flowers transformed our basic bee garden into a visually stunning area in the facility. Read more…
