kentucky State beekeepers association |
Beekeeper of the Year |
Each year, KSBA recognizes one of its members as the outstanding 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.Anyone can make a nomination. To make a nomination, contact an officer of your local bee club. Your club officer will work with you to write the nomination. Your club officer sends the nomination to any member of the KSBA Board of Directors. Each year in the fall, all nominations are reviewed and voted upon by a panel of the past Beekeeper of the Year award winners. Stay tuned to the KSBA Beelines newsletter and news when we announce this year's call for Beekeeper of the Year nominations. | 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 |
BEEKEEPER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS2023: Nomination accepted August through September 2022: Jessica Mayes and Bonnie Joseph 2021: Larry Young 2020: Neil Hunt 2019: David Shockey 2018: Dorothey Morgan and Larry Stone 2017: Shannon Trimboli 2016: Jim Hazelrigg. Lifetime Achievement Award to Phil Clark 2015: John Benham 2014: Bud Spath and Harris Overholt 2013: Tana Peers 2012: Kent Williams 2011: Joe Taylor and John Pace. Lifetime Achievement Award to Tammy Horn 2010: Betsy and Paul Stone 2009: Tammy Horn 2008: Phil Craft 2007: Randolph Richards 2006: Gordon Vernon 2005: Pank Mattingly 2004: Kent Williams 2003: Gerald Burchett 2002: Jed Davis 2001: Elsie Miller 2000: George Jones 1999: Doc Stuedle | ![]() 2022 Beekeeper of the Year Jessica Mayes and Bonnie Joseph 2021 Beekeeper of the Year Larry Young |