Congratulations to Theresa Martin, the 2024 Beekeeper of the Year!

Theresa Martin is a Cornell Master Beekeeper and the author of Dead Bees Don't Make Honey: 10 Tips for Healthy Productive Bees, available via Amazon. She has been on the KSBA Board for 5 years were she filled multiple roles such as Secretary, Webmaster, BeeLines Editor, and now Vice President.

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 2025 Beekeeper of the Year will open on September 1, 2025 and close September 30, 2025. 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.

2024 KSBA Beekeeper of the Year Theresa Martin