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.
