We had so many entries, we have increased the number of winners to give more of the applicants a chance. Even so, there were many great entries and it was very difficult for all those judging to pick the winning essays.
Congratulations to all the applicants on a great job!
And the winners are:
1st Place, receiving a Hive Kit, Tools Protective Clothing, The Backyard Beekeeper and Bees
- Seth Abel, Johnstown Ohio
2nd Place, receiving a Hive Kit & The Backyard Beekeeper
- Simon Vaglienti, Sidney Ohio
- Kara Nottingham, Garrettsville Ohio
3rd Place, receiving The Backyard Beekeeper, Hive Tool & Bee Brush
- Gentry Clark, Ft Recovery Ohio
- Dakota Lewis, Lima Ohio
Honorable Mention, receiving The Backyard Beekeeper
- Dakota Gossman, Ada Ohio
- Gretchen Search, Circleville Ohio
- Katelyn Beougher, Celina Ohio
1st Place winner will be contacted to arrange receipt of the equipment and bees. All other winners will receive their prizes by mail or UPS in the next 2 weeks.