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Application: New beekeepers interested in beekeeping may apply for the award by completing the application. Preference is given to someone who has no previous experience with beekeeping. Must complete an online application form


Deadline: October 5, 2024
Award Announced: October Member Meeting  


Objectives: 

1. To learn the art of beekeeping by promoting a better. understanding of the value of honeybees to our environment and the food chain. 

2. To provide an opportunity to experience responsibility and enjoyment through beekeeping. 

3. To provide an avenue to engage in a vocation and gain the potential to pursue beekeeping as a hobby, sideline or full-time vocation. 


The Award: 


The recipient of this award will receive wooden ware consisting of a standard hive body with frames and foundation, a bottom board, a top cover, a nucleus of bees with queen, and the necessary beginner’s equipment to start the beekeeping project. 

The recipient will also receive the additional benefit of: 

  1. A one year’s membership in SABA

  2. Will be able to participate in the Association’s monthly meetings or workshop

  3. Will receive the Association Newsletter 

  4. Registration in the beginning beekeeping classes 

  5. Mentoring by a SABA member throughout the year 

  6. Will receive Association assistance in extracting the first year’s honey crop 

  7. The recipient will keep a written record complete with dates, photos, and other pertinent data sufficient to substantiate all progress reports. A final report will be presented at the October Club meeting the following year

Eligibility:. 


1. Applicants must be a resident of one of the following counties: Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, or Washington
2. Preferably new to beekeeping with no previous experience 


Award Committee: 


1. Finalists will be selected by the New Beekeeper Award Committee 

2. The Award Committee will arrange an interview by phone or in person with finalists
3. The award will be presented to the selected applicant at the October General Meeting of SABA, Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

                                                                        Application Form