Beekeeper of the Year Criteria

Exemplify good beekeeping practices

Demonstrate Leadership

Promote beekeeping

Actively participate in local, regional and/or national beekeeping organizations.

2023 Beekeeper of the Year

Heather Shinn

2022 Beekeeper of the Year

Phil Mitchell

2021 Beekeeper of the Year

Ron Walston

2020 Beekeeper of the Year

None (Pandemic Year)

2019 Beekeeper of the Year

Bobby Torbush

2018 Beekeeper of the Year

Kara Bassett

Prior Years

2017 Debbie Kng

2016 Mike Dixon

2015 Andy Anderson

2014 Marilynn Parker

2013 Mike Copeland

2012 Bobby Torbush