Each year, KSBA recognizes one of its members as Beekeeper of the Year. This award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to beekeeping, not only locally but also statewide. The recipient is announced at the KSBA Fall General Meeting.

Nominations for the 2023 Beekeeper of the Year will open on September 1, 2023 and close September 30, 2023. Please send nominations to Joe Taylor. 

Anyone can make a nomination. To make a nomination, connect with an officer of your local bee club. Write your nomination and in your own words, explain why the person you are nominating should be selected as KSBA Beekeeper of the Year. Next, your club officer will email the nomination to Joe Taylor. Each year in the fall, nominations will be reviewed and voted upon by a panel of the past Beekeeper of the Year award winners.

Watch the KSBA Beelines newsletter and news for information regarding Beekeeper of the Year nominations and recipients.

KSBA Beekeepers of the Year Past and Present: Dorothey Morgan, Phil Craft, John Benham, Joe Taylor,  Bonnie Joseph, Jessica Mayes, Larry Young and Tammy Horn Potter