The Golden Achievement Program (GAP) is intended to be high recognition of the efforts of a chapter and its members to advancing the practice, science and community of beekeeping through the year. Sharing the accomplishments of our chapters is the key to strengthening our NCSBA organization.
Each year the NCSBA GAP recognizes NCSBA chapters that have made significant accomplishments in support of North Carolina beekeeping over the past year. Points are given for various chapter’s activities and accomplishments. Chapters should submit their accomplishments from the past year to the GAP Committee for review by the Spring Conference of each year. A copy of the application is available below.
The Chapter of the Year is awarded prizes consisting of a banner and framed certificate, gift certificates from our sponsors for bee equipment and $700 Cost Share grant money for an approved project. Any chapter who enters and meets easy-to-reach thresholds of achievements will be given a one-time award of $300. Once you receive GAP Chapter of the Year, you are ineligible for 3 years.
We are always looking for more chapters to be involved. Regional directors and Master Beekeepers, help us to find these chapters.
GAP Program Forms
Chapter Guide to Golden Achievement Program
Achievement Individual Award Activities Form
Confused? Comments? Contact any member of the GAP Committee.
Winners of GAP Award
2017-2018 Beekeepers of the Albermarle
2016-2017 Five County Beekeepers Association
2015-2016 Guilford County Beekeepers
2014-2015 Neuse Regional Beekeepers
2013-2014 Onslow County
2012-2013 Person County
2011-2012 Tie: Orange, Chatham, Crystal Coast
2010-2011 Johnston County Beekeepers
2009-2010 Neuse Regional Beekeepers
2008 Wake County
2007 Coastal Plains
2006 Forsyth County
2005 Buncombe County
2004 Stanly County