Welsh
Honey Show Rules
ALABAMA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
2019 FALL CONFERENCE HONEY SHOW
(Revised
08/18/2019)
The
2019 Alabama Beekeepers Association Fall Conference Annual Honey Show will be
held at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center, 1850 Lay Dam Road,
Clanton, Alabama 35045.
HOST:
Alabama
Beekeepers Association (hereinafter ABA)
COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Kathy
Coleman, (334) 220-4352, eclecticbeefarm@hotmail.com
SHOW
MANAGER: Marilynn Parker, (770) 366-7455,
2nparker@bellsouth.net
ENTRY TIMES: : Friday, September 20th from 12:30PM to 4:00PM and Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 8 AM to 10:00 AM
NOTE: Entries will not be accepted after 10:00AM on Saturday.
EXHIBIT
FEE:
None
LOCATION:
Clanton
Conference & Performing Arts Center, 1850 Lay Dam Road, Clanton, AL,
35045
JUDGING:
September
21, 2019, Beginning at 11:00 AM
RELEASE
TIME: All
entries will remain in the show area for public viewing after the judging. All
entries will remain on display until 12:00 PM Saturday, September
21st. Exhibitors may
pick up their entries on Saturday, September 21st between 2:30 PM and
3:30 PM. Entries not picked up by
2:30 PM will be disposed of by the Honey Show Committee.
SECRETARY:
Marilynn
Parker
JUDGES:
TBA
General
Rules of the Honey Show:
1. The honey show is open to any ABA
member who wishes to enter one or more exhibits, except as
otherwise
specifically provided for herein. The honey show is NOT open to individuals
serving as
judges,
stewards, or show secretaries, nor to individuals who are immediate family
members of
those individuals serving as judges, stewards, or show secretaries.
2. Entries must be received between 12:30PM and
3PM on Friday, Sept. 20th and 8AM to 10:00AM on Saturday, Sept. 21st., at the
Clanton
Conference
& Performing Arts Center. No entries will be accepted after this
deadline.
3. Each Exhibitor must sign an affidavit
stating that each exhibit he or she submits was produced by the Exhibitor
in conformity with the rules set forth herein.
4. Each Exhibitor may make only one exhibit
per class. Duplication (same product) of entries by families
is
also prohibited.
5. All honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, or
royal jelly exhibited, or made part of any exhibit, must be
produced
by the exhibitor from honeybees owned and kept by the Exhibitor.
Any exhibit
previously
submitted for consideration in any prior ABA honey show, with the exception of
mead,
is not eligible for this competition.
6. In instances where the exhibit may
qualify for consideration in multiple classes, the exhibitor shall
have the final decision as to which class to enter the exhibit.
This selection will not be overturned by the judge(s).
Said exhibit will be judged based on the criteria set forth in the selected class.
7. Once exhibits have been accepted into
the competition by the Show Secretary, they may not be
altered in any way.
8.
After submitting entries to the Show Secretary, exhibitors may not enter
the area where the exhibits have been
placed.
9.
The Secretary, Stewards or Judges are the only persons who may enter the
honey judging area.
10.
Judges will enter the honey show area after the close of exhibitor
acceptance. This is to ensure as close to a blind
judging as possible.
11. Copyright of any submitted recipe,
artwork, literary work, or other media remains with the
exhibitor, but the ABA has the unrestricted right to publish images of
submitted recipe,
artwork, literary work, or other media in its newsletter, on its website,
and via it�s social media
outlets, plus unrestricted rights to use the same in any related material
for PR purposes.
12. Allowances will be made for minor damage
to cappings in entries in the comb honey categories,
where such minor damage is clearly the result of previous judging in
another show.
13. For all mead, beer, and other honey
beverage categories, any Exhibitor may, at their discretion,
submit
a second bottle for chilled tasting.
If the Exhibitor chooses to submit a second bottle for
chilled
tasting, the Exhibitor must submit two identical specimens, both suitable for
judging.
After
the exhibit is submitted, the show secretary will randomly select one of two
bottles to be
placed
in a cooler or refrigerated container.
The show secretary will place the other bottle on
the
judge's bench. Both bottles submitted will be evaluated for the same criteria as
a single
bottle
exhibit.
14. For all exhibits which require, or give
the Exhibitor the option of using, any display case, dish, base,
frame,
stand, or any other exhibition aide, the same should be presented in the same
clean, neat, and uniform manner so as to compliment and add merit to the
accompanying exhibit.
15. Exhibits
must be unmarked or identifiable in anyway, except as provided herein. The Show
Secretary
will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to each exhibit as
provided
in
the rules for each exhibition class.
The Exhibitor shall be responsible for placing the ID labels
on
each exhibit as directed for each exhibition class, unless otherwise specified
herein.
16. Exhibits and other items not retrieved
by the deadline posted for pick-up, shall be deemed
abandoned, and shall be donated to the ABA Honey Show Committee for
future use or disposal.
The ABA is not responsible for any items left after the pick-up
deadline.
Prizes
& Awards:
It
is the intention that ribbons will be given in all classes even if there is only
one exhibit in the class. However, in order to receive an award that exhibit
must be worthy of placement. Exhibit into a class does not guarantee an
award. The decisions of the judges
are final. After the announcement
of awards, any exhibitor may meet with the class judge to discuss their exhibit
and ask questions. The show
administrator will appoint a Referee who shall have final say in any matter
pertaining to the contest if called upon. Exhibitors found willfully cheating,
or purposefully altering or disfiguring an exhibit for the purpose of
influencing the validity of judging will be disqualified from the contest, as
well as from any future honey shows sponsored by the ABA for a period of not
less than three (3) years.
Ribbons will be awarded to Best in Show, First, Second and Third place
winners in each class. Prize cards
with point values for participants in the Welsh Honey Judging Program will be
awarded to the Best in Show winner and all First through Sixth place winners in
all classes as follows: Best is Show = 6 points; First Place = 6 points; Second
Place = 5 points; Third Place = 4 points; Very Highly Commendable = 3 points;
Highly Commendable = 2 points; and Commendable = 1 point.
The
following categories will be accepted and judged at the Honey Show:
HONEY
(H) CLASSES:
H1a:
Light Extracted Honey
H1b:
Amber Extracted Honey
H1c:
Dark Extracted Honey
H2:
Varietal Extracted Honey
H3:
Creamed Honey
H4:
Chunk Comb Honey
H5:
Cut Comb Honey
H6:
Section Comb Honey
H7:
Full Frame Comb Honey
H8:
Black Jar
BEESWAX
(W) CLASSES:
W1:
Beeswax Block
W2:
Beeswax Candles
BEVERAGE
(B) CLASSES:
B1:
Meads
ARTISAN
(A) CLASSES:
A1:
Artwork Related to Beekeeping
A2:
Crafts Related to Beekeeping
A3:
Notions, Potions, & Lotions
A4:
Photography
A5:
Beekeeping Gadgets
CHILDREN
(C) CLASSES:
C1:
Children's Artwork
C2:
Children's Essay
AWARDS
AND PRIZE MONEY::
BEST
IN SHOW � ROSETTE AND $100
BLACK JAR � ROSETTE AND $50
FIRST PLACE � BLUE
RIBBON AND $15
SECOND PLACE - RED RIBBON AND $10,
THIRD PLACE � WHITE
RIBBON AND $5
FOURTH THROUGH SIXTH PLACE � PLACE CARDS
*WINNERS MUST BE
PRESENT AT CLOSING CEREMONIES TO RECEIVE RIBBONS AND PRIZE MONEY. You MAY PICK
UP YOUR ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING CEREMONIES.
Rules
for Individual Classes:
EXTRACTED
& COMB HONEY
H1:
Extracted Honey
Extracted
honey is judged in three subclasses: (a) light, (b) medium or amber, and (c)
dark. Entrants may submit one exhibit in each of these three classes. One
exhibit of extracted honey is defined as two (2) one-pound jars. All forms of
extracted honey are to be presented in one-pound, glass (no plastic),
�Queen-line� or �Classic� style jars; any exhibits submitted in any other style
of jar or container will be disqualified. Closures may be of metal or plastic.
Tamper-proof seals are strictly prohibited; any exhibits submitted with any
tamper-proof seal(s) will be disqualified. Judges
evaluate entries on the following:
confirmation with the criteria set forth herein; cleanliness of the jar and lid; correct
fill level; uniformity of the two jars that comprise the exhibit; cleanliness
and clarity of the honey; moisture content (only if needed); and aroma and
flavor (for off aromas or flavors).
*See Appendix hereafter for notes on
correct jars and fill level.
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on each of the jars comprising the
exhibit. The labels should be
affixed at the front, bottom, center of each jar, � inch from the bottom of the
jar.
H2:
Varietal Honey
An
exhibit consists of two (2) one-pound jars of extracted varietal honey. Except as provided herein, judging
criteria is the same as that for Extracted Honey.
Only floral varieties native to, or commonly found within, the State of
Georgia are eligible for consideration.
Entries will be evaluated on the strength of characteristic(s), including
aroma, flavor, and color profile(s) typically associated with the given variety
of honey. For example, is a given
exhibit of �tupelo� honey strongly representative of what pure tupelo honey
should taste like, or are there indications of the presence of other floral
sources in the exhibit as well? Preference is given to the best representative
of each given varietal.
Judges
evaluate entries on the following:
confirmation with the criteria set forth herein; cleanliness of the jar and lid; correct
fill level; uniformity of the two jars that comprise the exhibit; cleanliness
and clarity of the honey; moisture content (only if needed); and aroma and
flavor (for off aromas or flavors).
*A
3" x 5" white card with a description of the variety, or predominant floral
source, of the honey must accompany each exhibit.
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on each of the jars comprising the
exhibit. The labels should be
affixed at the front, bottom, center of each jar, � inch from the bottom of the
jar. An ID label should also be
affixed to the 3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit.
H3:
Creamed Honey
An
entry of creamed honey is two (2) wide mouth jars. Creamed honey must be
displayed in clear straight-sided glass jars with one-piece lids. Judges evaluate entries on the
following: confirmation with the
criteria set forth herein;
cleanliness of the jar and lid; correct fill level; uniformity of the two jars
that comprise the entry; cleanliness and clarity of the honey; moisture content
(only if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or flavors);
fineness of crystals, uniformity and firmness of product, cleanliness and
freedom from foam or from added flavors, striation or
colors.
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on each of the jars comprising the
exhibit. The labels should be
affixed at the front, bottom, center of each jar, � inch from the bottom of the
jar.
H4:
Chunk Comb Honey
One
entry of chunk honey is defined as two (2) one-pound jars. Chunk honey must be
displayed in straight sided, glass, wide mouth, jars. The glass should not be
embossed. Such jars are available from many commercial beekeeping suppliers.
Only one chunk of comb should be in each jar for competition. The chunk of comb
must be in one piece, with a straight mid rib and of uniform thickness. The
cuts should be clean and uniform. The chunk comb should be cut and sized to
appropriately fit the container. The honey should fill the rest of the jar to
the appropriate fill line. The comb should be oriented in the container as
found naturally in the hive. Comb with watery cappings should be avoided. The comb should extend the
length of the jar. The chunk of comb should account for at least fifty percent
(50%) of the internal volume of the jar.
Judges evaluate entries on the
following: confirmation with the
criteria set forth herein;
cleanliness of the jar and lid; correct fill level; uniformity of the two jars
that comprise the entry; cleanliness and clarity of the honey; moisture content
(only if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or
flavors).
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on each of the jars comprising the
exhibit. The labels should be
affixed at the front, bottom, center of each jar, � inch from the bottom of the
jar.
H5:
Cut Comb Honey
An
exhibit of cut comb honey is two (2) boxes. The boxes must be transparent on all
sides made for displaying cut comb.
Each section should weigh a minimum of 12ounces. The
chunk of comb must be in one piece, with a straight mid rib and of uniform
thickness. Comb with watery cappings should be
avoided. The cuts should be clean and uniform. There should be no leaking of
honey from comb into the box. Judges evaluate entries on the following: confirmation
with the criteria set forth herein; uniformity
of appearance and color (including the honey in the comb); cleanliness
of the jar and lid; uniformity of the two items that comprise the entry;
cleanliness and clarity of the honey; absence
of uncapped cells, no �wet� cell appearance;
freedom
from granulation, pollen, and brood;
moisture content (only if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or
flavors).
Total weight of the entire exhibit
(2 sections) may be used as a tiebreaker.
The
Exhibitor shall place ID one label on each of the containers comprising the
exhibit. The labels should be
affixed at the front, bottom, center of each container.
H6:
Section Comb Honey
An
exhibit of section comb honey is two (2) sections. Ross rounds and square
section entries must be displayed in the original square or circular
section. Sections must be in
clear, plastic boxes made for the display of their respective style of section
comb honey. Each section should
weigh a minimum of 12ounces. There
should be no leaking of honey from comb into the box. Judges
evaluate entries on the following:
confirmation
with the criteria set forth herein; uniformity
of appearance and color (including the honey in the comb); completeness
of capping;
absence
of uncapped cells, no �wet� cell appearance;
uniformity of the two items that comprise the entry; freedom
from granulation, pollen, and brood;
moisture content (only if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or
flavors).
Total weight of the entire exhibit
(2 sections) may be used as a tiebreaker.
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on each of the containers comprising the
exhibit. The labels should be
affixed at the front, bottom, center of each container.
H7:
Full Frame Comb Honey
An
exhibit of full frame comb honey is one (1) frame of capped honey suitable for
radial or tangential mechanical extraction. Frames must be shown in protective
casing without lacing or edging and both sides of the comb should be
visible. There
should be no leaking of honey from comb into the box. Judges evaluate entries
on the following: confirmation
with the criteria set forth herein; completeness
of capping;
uniformity of appearance and color (including the honey in the comb);
cleanliness
of the comb and frame; absence
of uncapped cells, no �wet� cell appearance;
freedom
from granulation, pollen, and brood;
moisture content (only if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or
flavors).
Total weight of the exhibit may be
used as a tiebreaker.
H8:
Black Jar
An
entry consists of not less than two ounces, nor more than four ounces, of
honey. Entries are to be submitted in black or colored jar which entirely
obscures the contents of the jar. Judges evaluate entries for flavor
only.
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on the exhibit.
The label should be affixed at the front, bottom, center of the jar, �
inch from the bottom of the jar.
W1:
Beeswax Block
An
exhibit consists of one (1) block of pure beeswax.
The block must weigh between one to two pounds, no more, and should have
thickness no greater than 1.5 inches. The wax should be clean, and free of
impurities. The block should be smooth-surfaced and free of blemishes,
decorations or embellishments. Preferable color should be lemon yellow with a
pleasant fragrance. The
block should be submitted on a plain, white paper plate, in a zip-top bag. Alternatively, at the Exhibitor�s
option, the block may be shown in a protective display case.
If a show case is used, it must not exceed 12�(length) x12�(width) x4�(depth), and the wax block must
be readily accessible for judging. The show case will not be judged. Judges
evaluate entries on the following:
confirmation with the criteria set forth herein; cleanliness; color; finish; and aroma (for
off aromas).
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on the underside of the wax block, and the
second label on the lower right-hand corner of the display case lid or plastic
bag.
W2:
Beeswax Candles
An exhibit is defined as two (2) candles. The wax should be clean, and free of
impurities. Preferable color of the
wax should be lemon yellow with a pleasant fragrance.
Molded tapers must have flat finished bases with wicks well centered.
The minimum length of all taper
candles is eight inches. Wicks
must be waxed and trimmed to one-half inch in length.
One of the candles in each exhibit will be burned.
All candles should be presented in a free-standing, fire-proof base or
candleholder. Judges
evaluate entries on the following:
confirmation with the criteria set forth in herein; cleanliness; color;
aroma (for off aromas); uniformity; casting flaws; and sharpness of
detail.
The
Exhibitor shall place one ID label on the bottom of each of the candleholders
the candles were submitted with, and another label on the bottom, or at the
base, of each of the candles.
B1:
Meads
The
Exhibitor may submit one example of a mead prepared by the Exhibitor. An exhibit consists of one, clear glass
standard 750ml wine bottle. Punt bottles are acceptable as long as they
are standard pattern wine bottles. Tee Corks are the required (and only
acceptable) closure; traditional inserted corks will not be accepted by the
Show Secretary. Mead should be
filled to 5/8 of an inch herein the top of the shoulder of the bottle. All
mead must be produced from honey produced by the Exhibitor. All entries
will be tasted.
Judges
evaluate entries on the following: cleanliness, fill, color, clarity, lack
of sediment, aroma, flavor, body, complexity, and finish.
*A 3" x 5" white card with a description of the type or style of mead and
the full recipe (including all ingredients) must accompany each exhibit.
The
first label should be affixed at the front, bottom, center of each bottle, �
inch from the bottom of the bottle, and the second label on the
3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit.
*In the event an Exhibitor elects to submit a second bottle to be chilled
for tasting, the Show Secretary will affix an additional
identifying
label
across the top of the T-cork of the bottle to be chilled.
A1:
Artwork Related to Beekeeping
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall
place one label on the front of the of the exhibit (centered near the bottom),
and the second label on the 3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit. *If
the exhibit is already signed or marked in some identifying way, the exhibitor
may obscure the signature or identifying mark.
A2:
Crafts Related to Beekeeping
A
craft is a pastime or a profession that requires particular skill and knowledge
of a specialized field or subject. Craftsmanship typically denotes experience,
knowledge, skill, and expertise in making things by hand. An Exhibitor may
submit one example of any beekeeping-related craftwork of their own
composition. The craftwork must be related to some aspect of apiculture, and
must be the original composition of the Exhibitor. The craftwork must be
mounted or freestanding in design.
Judges evaluate entries on the following: confirmation with the criteria
set forth in herein; subject matter, aesthetic appeal, technical proficiency,
creativity, and originality. *A
3" x 5" white card with a description of the item must accompany each entry.
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall
place one label on the front of the of the exhibit (centered near the bottom),
and the second label on the 3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit.
A3:
Notions, Potions, & Lotions
An Exhibitor may submit one example of any health, bath, or beauty
product of their own creation, not otherwise encompassed in another class in
this show. The recipe for the exhibit must include honey, beeswax, and/or
propolis produced by the Exhibitor. Entries are to be presented in a
re-sealable container appropriate to the item. Entries should not be not
less than one ounce (1oz.), nor more than eight ounces (8oz.) in weight.
All entries will be sampled.
Judges
evaluate entries on the following: appearance, uniformity, texture, aroma,
tactile feel, functionality, and originality. *A 3" x 5" white card with a
description of the item and the recipe (including all ingredients &
procedure) must accompany each exhibit.
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall
place one label on the front of the of container (centered near the bottom), and
the second label on the 3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit.
A4:
Photographs Related to Beekeeping � Open
An Exhibitor may submit one example of any beekeeping-related photography
of their own composition. The photograph must be related to some aspect of
apiculture, and it must be the original composition of the Exhibitor. The
photograph must be mounted and in in a free-standing frame. Judges
evaluate entries on the following: subject matter, aesthetic appeal, technical
proficiency, creativity, and originality. *A 3" x 5" white card with a description
of the item must accompany each exhibit.
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall
place one label on the frame on the back of the of the exhibit (centered near
the top), and the second label on the 3" x 5" white card accompanying the
exhibit.
A5:
Beekeeping Gadgets
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall
place one label on the front of the of the exhibit (centered near the bottom),
and the second label on the 3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit.
C1:
Children�s
Artwork
An
Exhibitor may submit one example of a beekeeping-related illustration of their
own composition. This class is open only to children in grades 1 through 12,
and seventeen (17) years of age or younger. Entries will be judged in the
following sub classes: (a) grades 1-6; and (b) grades 7-12).
Judges
evaluate entries on the following: confirmation with the criteria set forth in
herein; subject matter, aesthetic appeal, technical proficiency, creativity, and
originality. *A 3" x 5" white card
with a description of the item must accompany each entry.
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall
place one label on the front of the of the exhibit (centered near the bottom),
and the second label on the 3"
x 5" white card accompanying the exhibit. *If
the exhibit is already signed or marked in some identifying way, the exhibitor
may obscure the signature or identifying mark.
C2:
Children�s Essay
An
Exhibitor may submit one essay pertaining to honeybees and/or beekeeping of
their own composition. The essay
should be typed, and no less than 500 nor more than 1,000 words.
This class is open only to children in grades 1 through 12, and seventeen
(17) years of age or younger. Entries will be judged in the following sub
classes: (a) grades 1-5; (b) grades 6-9; and (c) grades 10-12).
Judges evaluate entries on the following: confirmation with the criteria
set forth in herein; subject matter, grammar, creativity, and originality. Essays previously entered in an ABA
Youth in Beekeeping Award contest are not eligible.
The
Show Secretary will provide each exhibitor with identifying labels to be affixed
to the exhibit. The Exhibitor
shall place one label at the lower left-hand corner of each page of their
essay.
Appendex
*The
correct jars for extracted honey entries.
*Notes
on correct fill level: The correct fill level on a
�Queen-line� or �Classic� style honey jar is at the top of the fill ring of each
jar. The fill ring is the raised
ridge or ring of glass immediately herein the shoulder of the jar, and herein
the closure threads. It can be
distinguished from the threads in two ways: a) the fill ring forms a complete
circle, without ends; and b) the fill ring will be completely parallel with the
bottom and top of the jar. There
should be enough honey in the jar to reach the top of the fill ring, without
going over. Liquid honey in a
circular shape forms a concave surface sometimes referred to as a meniscus. For purposes of filling honey jars for
exhibition, the edge of the meniscus should meet the top of the fill ring. Herein the top of the fill ring is
over-filled. Herein the top of
the fill ring is under-filled. A
jar of honey being over-filled is preferable to one being under-filled.
END OF FLE