Programs

The Outstanding Service to Beekeeping Award is presented annually to an individual whose exceptional efforts have significantly impacted the field of beekeeping. This honor acknowledges those who have advanced the art and science of beekeeping through innovative research, inspiring teaching, dedicated public outreach, influential publishing, or committed service to WAS and other beekeeper organizations. This award celebrates a creative spirit that not only promotes beekeeping best practices but also enriches the experience of every beekeeper.

Presented annually, the Thurber Award for Inventiveness honors a visionary who has made a significant impact on beekeeping through outstanding creativity and innovation.

We welcome your award nominations. Use our Awards Contact Form to submit a name for consideration along with the reasons for your recommendation.

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We welcome your award nominations. Use our Awards Contact Form to submit a name for consideration along with the reasons for your recommendation.

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The top priority is on student projects and clearly defined research needs where modest funding can make a measurable impact. We encourage both standalone proposals and requests that support individual parts of larger research programs.

• Seed funding for preliminary data collection
• Supplemental funding to strengthen existing projects
• Support for undergraduate summer researchers or graduate students
• Supplies and equipment for particular research projects

Please note that, as a nonprofit organization, WAS cannot cover institutionally imposed overhead costs.

Eligible expenses the grant funds can be used for:

• Research supplies
• Equipment
• Salaries
• Travel necessary for data collection or other project activities

Key Dates & Requirements

• Application deadline: February 1
• Funds available: On or before April 1
• Reporting Requirements: Unless granted an extension by WAS, recipients must submit a written project summary no later than December 31 and will be invited to share key take-aways from their research with WAS leadership via a scheduled video conference.

We invite grant submission proposals and letters of inquiry from any of the following states and Canadian provinces: Alberta, Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Yukon.

We accept scholarship applications from students aged 18 to 40 who are enrolled in an accredited higher education institution and studying in a field related to honey bees or apiculture in the following states and Canadian provinces: Alberta, Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Northwest Territories, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Yukon.