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Registration for the World Beekeeping Awards is now open!

WBA4-General-InformationWe are happy to announce that the world’s foremost apicultural contest is now open for applications.

43rd Apimondia Congress for the first time in history hosts the World Beekeeping Awards by the harmonized international rules with a Jury representing all 5 continents!

Over 150 awards will be presented across the three categories:

  • Individual classes – for passionate beekeeping enthusiasts keen to get the international recognition for their honey and beeswax.
  • Commercial classes – for professional producers willing to demonstrate excellency and highest level of quality in production and packing of different types of honey, honey-based beverage and beeswax, as well as commercial displays. The prestigious trophies will be awarded for the first time to mark the most exceptional exhibits.
  • Apimondia contests classes – the traditional and much loved competition of all things related to bees and beekeeping: from books and photographs to ApiExpo stands and cutting-edge innovations. A special “under 18” classes are included for the youngest friends of bees.

Five reasons why you can't afford to miss the WBA 2013:

  1. Prizes – medals, certificates and trophies will be distributed to the winners in 49 classes.
  2. Perfection - an opportunity to receive feedback for your products from international judges - the leading global beekeeping industry professionals.
  3. Recognition - a unique platform to demonstrate the success of your business across the apiculture industry. The contest program will receive an unprecedented international media coverage this year.
  4. Test - chance to challenge the best of the best within the industry.
  5. Celebration –invitation to a glittering Awarding ceremony and Closing ceremony of the Apimondia Congress to network and celebrate with the world’s beekeeping elite.

General Information
Guidance for Exhibitors

Apply Now!