The 118th Annual IPE Prize Book
DIVISION 15 - HONEY
COMMITTEE – Lisa Babchuk - (250) 306-9528
Keith Rae - (250) 542-8406
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ENTRIES CLOSE - FRIDAY AUGUST 4th,
4PM
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECIAL ATTENTION: is called to the Hall Exhibitors
Handbook printed in the beginning of the Prize List.
ENTRY FEE : 75 cents per class. Minimum fee of
$1.50 if only one class entered plus Exhibitor Ticket
unless current IPE membership held.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st: $5.00, 2nd:$3.00, 3rd: $2.00
unless otherwise stated.
NATIONAL SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING
LIQUID HONEY
POINTS
1. Appearance and uniformity of containers 5
2. Uniform level of fill
5
3. Colour
5
4. Freedom from crystals
15
5. Freedom from foreign material
15
6. Freedom from air bubbles either in
suspension or as froth
15
7. Uniformity of honey
5
8. Brightness
10
9. Flavour and aroma
10
10. Density
15
Total 100
CHUNK HONEY
POINTS
1. Appearance and uniformity of containers 5
(wide mouth containers most suitable)
2. Uniform comb and level of fill
5
3. Quality of liquid honey
20
4. Quality and neatness of comb
20
5. Freedom from foreign material
20
6. Freedom from crystals and
capping particles 10
7. Flavour and aroma
10
8. Freedom from froth and air bubbles
10
Total 100
FRAMES OF HONEY
1.Cleanliness of frame
2.Completeness of fill
(irrespective of capping)
3.Completeness of capping
4. Appearance of capping
5.Freedom from pollen
6.Uniformity of honey
POINTS
10
25
25
20
10
10
Total 100
GRANULATED HONEY
POINTS
1. Appearance and uniformity of containers 5
2. Uniform level of fill
5
3. Colour
5
4. Firmness of set
15
5. Freedom from foreign material
15
6. Freedom from frosting and froth
15
7. Uniformity of honey including texture
10
8. Flavour and aroma
10
9. Texture of granulation (smooth and fine)
20
Total 100
BEESWAX
POINTS
1.Colour
30
2.Cleanliness (free from honey and impurities) 35
3.Uniformity of appearance
20
4.Freedom from cracking and shrinkage
15
Total 100
EDUCATIONAL & ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY POINTS
1. Varieties of honey and wax shapes
20
2. Honey quality and density
30
3. Wax quality
20
4. Attractiveness of display
30
Total 100
COMB HONEY
POINTS
1. Quality and uniformity of sections 05
2. Cleanliness of section
20
3. Completeness of fill to section
used appropriate
20
4. Completeness of capping
10
5. Cleanliness of appearance of capping 20
6. Quality and flavour 10
7. Uniformity of combs 15
Total 100
OBSERVATION HIVE
1. Appearance and suitability of hive
2. Bees, quantity and caste* 3. Brood in all stages
4. Brood pattern 5. Pollen and honey 6. Queen, marked and appearance
7. Workers, appearance and quality
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15
10
20
20
15
10
10
Total 100
*Queen, Drones, Workers. Fair time is usually
late for drones. This requires close timing between
preparation and judging time.
SIZE: Containers to be 1 lb jars or kg equivalent, net
weight unless stated otherwise.
FRAMES: to be enclosed in glass or firm plastic.
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The 118th Annual IPE Prize Book
CLASSES
01. Honey, white (6)
02. Honey, golden (6)
03. Honey, granulated (6)
04. Honey, chunk (6)
05. Novice Class, liquid honey (6). (Open only to first
time exhibitors)
06. Beeswax, not less than 2 lbs
07. Novice class in wax 1 lb
08. Deep Frame
09. Shallow Frame
10. Honey Comb, 6 sections
11. Six cut comb in covered containers
12. Educational and attractive display of 30 lbs or 14
kg
of honey and wax 4’x4’ space. Score of this class
Educational Features
40 points
Attractiveness
30 points
Quality
30 points
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Educational Features include showing uses of
honey in cooking, health products, etc. and/or
honey varieties and hive products. Include relevant
information.
Prize money: 1st: 8.00, 2nd: 6.00, 3rd: 4.00
13. One half pound jar of pollen
14. Observation Hive.
CANNING & BAKING
Sponsored by The Brainy Bee, Planet Bee,
Stawn Honey
15. Jams and marmalades made with honey
Pint, jelly glass or 250ml jars sealed with new
rings)
1st: 1 kgs honey, 2nd: 500g honey, 3rd: 350g honey
16. Fruit canned with honey, 3 different jars of fruit.
1st: 1 kgs honey, 2nd: 500g honey, 3rd: 350g honey
17. Cookies made with Honey, 3 (any type)
1st: 1 kgs honey, 2nd: 500g honey, 3rd: 350g honey
18. Uniced Loaf /Bread made with Honey.
1st: 1 kgs honey, 2nd: 500g honey, 3rd: 350g honey
Junior Section
Boy or Girl up 12 years of age and under
19. Muffins made with Honey, no fruit 3
Prize Money: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.00
Teen Section
Open to all teenagers 13 to 18 years of age
20. Cookies made with honey, 3
Prize Money: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.00
Please note: In an attempt to increase the entries
to our Division 15 the committee is asking for input
on how this might be achieved. Please contact the
Division Director or committee.