Congratulations to Shelli Godfrey, MABA’s 2026 Beekeeper of the Year! A long-time MABA member and volunteer, for many years Shelli has led the club’s Certified and Journeyman study groups. From Shelli’s nominations:
“In addition to caring for her own bees, and achieving the level of Master Beekeeper, Shelli has positively influenced the beekeeping community by creating study materials to help people interested in furthering their beekeeping skills through the University of Georgia’s Master Beekeeper program… She has excelled as an instructor by preparing beekeepers for their Certified Beekeeper and Journeyman exams. She thoughtfully develops PowerPoint presentations for both certification levels, and patiently supports beekeepers who struggle with mastery of concepts expected of second- or third-year participants. The success of her students in 2026 speaks for itself.”
Congratulations, Shelli!