Page 5

Iowa Honey Producers Association Presents Awards at Their Convention in Marshalltown

Louise Johnson presented award plaques to members of the Iowa Honey Producers Association during the banquet at the Annual Meeting held in Marshalltown on November 7th, 2008.

The Sweepstakes Award for the most prize money given in the Apiary Department at the Iowa State Fair went to Connie Bronnenberg of Perry. Connie also received the Herman Bickle Award for the first place wax art entry at the Iowa State Fair.

Eves Cadwallader of Oskaloosa was the recipient of the Pioneer Award for having been involved for 50 years or more and still active in beekeeping.

The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Donna Brahms of Cumberland for serving the organization, assisting other beekeepers and willing to share information about the IHPA and beekeeping in general.

Two members of the IHPA were given the Education Award for teaching beekeeping classes, speaking at service clubs, giving presentations to school children or speaking about beekeeping on radio or T.V. Receiving the Education Award were Pat Randol of Winterset and William Johnson of Guttenberg.

The Friendship Award went to some deserving individuals. Pat Ennis of Goodell was given the Friendship Award for his support of the Youth Program by giving some new youth beekeeping equipment and his continuing support. Jack and Ev Trowbridge of Decatur were also given the Friendship Award for all of the help and support given to the Beard family during their year as mentors for Greg and Renae.

Renae Beard of Chariton received the Youth Award given to a young person who has shown commendable involvemnet in such things as helping at the state fair, succesfully keeping bees for at least one season, etc. Renae is part of the youth scholarship program and is an avid supporter of the IHPA. Shiliah Spaulding of Battle Creek also received the Youth Award for her involvement with younger children by presenting about honey bees and other farm animals at their farm and giving presentations to them in school settings also. She has been keeping honey bees for over 6 years. Shiliah is also our new 2009 Iowa Honey Queen.

These recipients were nominated by peers or members of the IHPA to receive these awards. Congratulations to all.