"The Official Organization for All Indiana Beekeepers"

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Young Beekeeper Program

Winners of the 2012 Young Beekeeper Award

Winners of the 2013 Young Beekeeper Award

Winners of the 2014 Young Beekeeper Award

Winners of the 2015 Young Beekeeper Award

Winners of the 2016 Young Beekeeper Award

First Place:

Eli Backus (West Central Beekeepers)

Second Place:

Lucas George (West Central Beekeepers)

Third Place:

Seth Studebaker (Northeast Beekeepers)

Eli Backus

Eli Backus is 13 years old.  He attends Highlands Latin School and lives in Zionsville, Indiana.  When he is not beekeeping he likes to plays football, lacrosse, and play piano. He has a top-bar hive and a Lang trough [the latter is not currently filled]. He began beekeeping when his grandfather got bees and really enjoyed them.   He built Eli his top-bar hive.


Lucas George


Seth Studebaker

For more information, contact:

Tony Gaudin, Chairperson
8137 Old Haggard Road
Morgantown, IN  46160
765-318-0525

Complete and either mail or send Application to:
gaudin.anthony@yahoo.com


Do you have bees or are you a beekeeper 12 - 22 years of age?

Interested in earning cash?  We give awards for First, Second and Third place in two categories.  All finalists must be present at the Fall meeting.  Finalists lodging expenses will be provided by the State Association.

Read below for award eligibility.

Award eligibility is based on the following criteria:

  • Must be 12-16, 17-22 years of age.
  • Must be currently involved with beekeeping.
  • Must be recommended by their 4-H leader, Boy/Girl Scout leader, any TBoI member in good standing, any former or current beekeeper, FFA sponsor, high school teacher, or college professor in any agriculturally related field.
  • Must be a resident of Indiana.

If interested, print and fill out the application.   Submissions may be electronic or via regular mail.  Send submissions and recommendation to:  Tony Gaudin, Young Beekeeper Award Coordinator,  8137 Old Haggard Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 or gaudin.anthony@yahoo.com.  

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