The following MHPA members have been recipients of the Beekeeper of the Year award. This award is presented each year during the MHPA Annual Convention in recognition of contributions to the beekeeping industry.
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MHPA 2024 Beekeeper of the YearMarla Spivak, U of MNFor several decades, the Minnesota Honey Producers Association has enjoyed, and benefitted, from our partnership with Marla Spivak at the University of Minnesota. As she retires, the Minnesota Honey Producers are happy to present her with the 2024 Beekeeper of the Year
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Past MHPA Award Recipients
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2006 Fred Holte, Moorhead
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2007 Ray Nicholson, Wadena
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2008 Dwight Hull, St. Cloud
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2009 Darrell & Cathy Jo Rufer, St. Cloud
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2010 David Sundberg, Mankato
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2011 David Ellingson, Detroit Lakes
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2012 Roger Olson, Duluth
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2013 Dale Bauer, Walker
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2014 Conrad Leggat, St. Cloud
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2015 Rand and Joey Honl, Alexandria
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2016 Gary and Jeri Honl, Winthrop
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2017 Gary Reuter, UMN
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2018 Mark Sundberg, St. Cloud
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2019 Dan Whitney, Fargo
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2023 Ike Strohmeyer, Fargo