Eastern Apiculture Society is proud to recognize those who contribute to the community by administering awards programs. Award programs each have their own requirements as outlined in the sections below.
For each of the research awards (James I. Hambleton Memorial Award and EAS Student Apiculture Award), the nominations must include a biographical sketch of the nominee, a list of his/her publications, specific identification of the research work on which the nomination is based, and an evaluation and appraisal of the accomplishment of the nominee, especially of work in the last five-year period for Hambleton Award nominees (or a shorter period for Student nominees). A minimum of one letter of recommendation, in addition to the nomination letter, in support of the nomination are also required. Additional documentation or letters regarding the individual’s support of the beekeeping industry and beekeepers are welcomed, but not necessary.
James I. Hambleton Memorial Award
James I. Hambleton was graduated by Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, in 1917, where he specialized in bee-keeping and entomology. From that time until he entered the Bureau of Entomology in 1921, he was engaged in beekeeping work at the University of Wisconsin, except when he was in France during the First World War. At the bureau he conducted. Important investigations on the relation of gain in colony weight to changes in temperature, humidity and other outside factors. In 1924 he was appointed Chief, Division of Bee Culture at the Bureau of Entomology. One of his major contributions was to bring together the books, pamphlets, and periodicals formerly kept in individual offices of the Division. Material from medical, biological, agricultural, and other non-beekeeping periodicals and abstract journals were indexed regularly by the librarian to reflect the changing interests of the scientists employed by the Division of Bee Culture. Most articles selected were obtained from the original rather than being added unverified. This was the beginning of the Agricultural Research Service Beekeeping Bibliography which is of historical as well as current interest. It contains summaries, abstracts, and citations to books, pamphlets, and periodicals relating to beekeeping covering the period 1905-1973 without interruption and is probably the oldest available in the English language. His laboratory continued a wide range of research into honeybees and in 1942 he and his co-workers invented a trap to collect pollen by the ton.
The James I. Hambleton Memorial Award was established by the Eastern Apicultural Society of North America to recognize research excellence in apiculture.
The award is presented each year at the annual conference of the Society. Nominations and letters of recommendation should be emailed to Awardnomination@easternapiculture.org and received no later than February 1.
Roger A. Morse Outstanding Teaching/Extension Service/Regulatory Award
Supported by Anita Weiss Foundation
This award was founded in 1999 as a memorial to Dr. Roger Morse, who pioneered today’s Master Beekeeper Program. Dr. Morse was an American bee biologist and beekeeper. Morse was a professor of entomology at Cornell University from 1957 to 1989 who was an illustrious researcher, author and educator, held in great esteem by generations of scientists and citizen beekeepers.
The Roger A. Morse Outstanding Teaching/Extension Service/Regulatory Award Supported by Anita Weiss Foundation is given annually to recognize an individual in teaching/extension and/or regulatory activity in the field of apiculture. Nominations for this award are welcome from any person in the field of apiculture. Self-nominations are acceptable. Nominations shall consist of a letter documenting the achievement of excellence in any or all the areas of teaching/extension and/or regulatory activities in apiculture. Some indication of the appointment responsibilities should be included. In addition, a suitable CV or resume documenting the activities of the nominee must be submitted. This award includes a $500 premium.
The award is presented each year at the annual conference of the Society. Nominations and letters of recommendation should be emailed to Awardnomination@easternapiculture.org and received no later than February 1.
Resubmissions from a previous year should be updated if necessary, and a new cover letter should be attached which should indicate that this is a resubmission and relevant data is already in EAS possession.
Divelbiss Award
At each annual conference, the Eastern Apicultural Society presents the Charles and Evelyn Divelbiss Education Award. This award is presented to that person or couple who has—over a period of years—reached out to the non-beekeeping public to explain the value of honey bees in our lives.
The nominee does not need to be from your own state or province. You may wish to announce this request for nominations at beekeeping meetings and in their newsletters. Feel free to contact officers of state and local organizations to request their suggestions for possible candidates and letters of support.
To initiate a nomination, write a letter outlining how the candidate has reached the general public over the years. Groups, such as 4-H clubs, Scouting organizations, school groups, community organizations, Lions Clubs, and garden clubs, as well as media interviews and exhibits at county and state fairs, qualify as non-beekeeping public.
Although the main criteria is edification of the general public, the letter may also include activities that teach Short Courses and other instructional work toward educating beekeepers and prospective beekeepers. The nominee does not need to be a member of EAS (but the Society would be delighted if the recipient would join).
The deadline for submissions is April 30th. Nominations and letters of support should be emailed to secretary@easternapiculture.org.
EAS Student Apiculture Award
The EAS Student Apiculture Award was established to recognize students studying apiculture at the undergraduate or graduate level in a recognized college or university in the United States or Canada. The Student Award includes a $1,000 premium.
The award is presented each year at the annual conference of the Society.
Nominations and letters of recommendation should be emailed to Awardnomination@easternapiculture.org and received no later than February 1.
Mann Lake EAS Master Beekeeper Scholarship
This scholarship, sponsored by Mann Lake Ltd. and created and administered by the EAS Master Beekeepers, was established to encourage a worthy young individual to pursue an interest in honey bees and beekeeping.
