Join the Next Gen Bee Program at NAHBE 2026!

Calling all young beekeepers ages 10–20!

Kamon Reynolds is excited to invite passionate young beekeepers to apply for the Next Gen Bee Program at the 2026 North American Honey Bee Expo (NAHBE)!

This unique opportunity is designed to support and inspire the next generation of beekeepers—helping you grow into future leaders, mentors, and successful hive managers. We’re offering 40 sponsored spots this year!

What’s Included?

If selected, you’ll receive:

Two full tickets to NAHBE 2026 (for you and one guardian, if under 18)
A $300 hotel reimbursement (issued post-event)

Please note: Hotel reservations, travel, and parking are not covered.

How to Apply

Submit a 3–5 minute video sharing:

How you got started with bees
What your beekeeping journey looks like today
Your goals for the future
What you hope to learn at NAHBE

Be yourself! We’re not looking for polished, professional videos or cookie-cutter answers. We want to see your genuine enthusiasm and hear about your real experiences and dreams.

📧 Optional: You’re welcome to include an email with more background and photos of your beekeeping, but it’s not required.

Important:

Your video will only be viewed by our selection team and will not be shared publicly.

The number of likes, shares, or views on your video will not impact your chances.

If you’ve already purchased NAHBE tickets and are selected, we’ll refund your ticket cost.

Key Info

Event Dates: January 8–10, 2026
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2025
Recipients Announced: Around September 15, 2025

There will be special sessions and activities exclusively for Next-Gen Beekeepers—but most of your time will be yours to explore, attend sessions that interest you, and connect with the incredible NAHBE community!

Questions or Submissions?

Reach out to Debi Reynolds at:
📧 NextGenBeeProgram@gmail.com

We can’t wait to hear your story—and we hope to see you at NAHBE 2026! 🐝💛