Beekeeper of the Year

WASBA

WASHINGTON STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

Keeping the Bee in Business

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.

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.

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.

To nominate a beekeeper, write a one-page summary outlining the candidate’s qualifications as outlined above.

Past Beekeepers of the Year:

2020: No nominations
2019: No nominations
2018: Ellen Miller
2017: No nominations
2016: Tim Hiatt
2015: Lauri Pyne
2014: Alisa Shorley
2013: James Bach
2012: No nominations
2011: Jerry Tate
2010: Mill Markus
2009: Paul Lundy
2008: Bob Arnold
2007: No nominations
2006: Louis Matej
2005: Van Sherod
2004: Wesley B. Tate
2003: Eric Olson
2002: John Timmons
2001: Miriam Bishop
2000: Alice VanWechel
1999: Patrick Ray
1998: Bob Smith
1997: Arlene & Lee Massey
1996: Bob Stump
1995: Jim Pefley
1994: Bob Zahler
1993: Ron Babcock
1992: Ancel Goolsbey
1991: Merrill Kuehn
1990: Dick Hunger
1989: Carl VanWechel
1988: Elwood Sires
1987: Alice Bounces