Source:  PRESS RELEASE, 1/26/15

Each year, the Bayer Bee Care Community Leadership Award is given to a beekeeper who uses his or her interest in and commitment to honey bees to benefit the community. The award winner is selected from a pool of applicants by the Bayer Bee Care Team and a panel of judges.

Any beekeeper may apply. Activities the beekeeper may be engaged in include, but are not limited to, the use of beekeeping in therapy, such as with at-risk youth or veterans, bee care education for children or adults and community events that allow non-beekeepers to understand the inner working of a bee hive and more.

To apply, complete the entry form and essay questions and include a letter of reference from any of the following:
• an apiarist
• a community leader
• a member of a relevant organization, such as a beekeeper association
Applicants may apply by filling out the below form or access a print and email version by downloading an entry form.

Cumulative Prizes Include:
• $5,000 to continue his/her work in the community 
• Recognized during National Pollinator Week at a reception in Washington, D.C. (All expenses paid)
The award recipient will be expected to:
• Attend the 2015 Bayer National Pollinator Week reception in Washington, D.C. (All expenses paid)
• Agree to be recognized, including the use of photos in print, broadcast and online media.
• Speak at one or two events throughout the year at a mutually convenient time. (All expenses paid)
• Provide a biannual update until one year after receipt of the award on activities and use of funds received from Bayer CropScience.

Return Entries by Mail or Electronically to:
Bayer CropScience LP
c/o Sarah Myers – Bayer Bee Care Community Leadership Award
P.O. Box 12014
2 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 549-2000
Email: Sarah.Myers@bayer.com

Bayer Crop Science has announced it is seeking nominations for its third annual Bee Care Community Leadership Award, which recognizes an individual who uses their interest in and commitment to honey bees to benefit their community.   The winner will receive a $5,000 grant to be used in support of a community bee keeping project.  Any bee  keeper with a focus on honey bees may apply.  To get an application go to www.pollinatorweek.bayer.com and submit an application before April 3rd.