The annual Beekeeping Essay Contest is an exciting opportunity for students to test their writing abilities and learn something new about Honey Bees and their importance in the environment. This competition is open to all Georgia 4-H members in the 4th-12th grades.
State and national prizes are offered for this contest. For the state contest, a cash prize of $250 will be given for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. The first place Georgia essay will then move on to the national competition and will be eligible for additional prizes and awards.
The topic for the contest changes each year. This year’s essay topic is, “Transportation: Minimizing Stress on Bees While Getting Them Where They Need to Be.” The deadline for submitting an essay is Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Georgia winners will be announced by Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
For full contest guidelines, submission details, and all other information regarding the essay contest, visit the Georgia 4-H website at https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/communication-fine-arts/beekeeping-essay-contest/.
This contest is graciously sponsored by The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. and The Georgia Beekeepers Association.
