kentucky State beekeepers association |
Beekeeper of the Year |
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. 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 |
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 |