Requirements for Contest Entries
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I have read and agree to follow the contest rules.
1. Queen honey bees entered must reside or have resided in Massachusetts when the photo was taken
2. The queen must have a name that is unrelated to the beekeeper/entrant
3. The queen must be alive at the time the photo was taken (no dead queens please)
4. Entrants must be the legal owner of the queen or have permission from the owner
5. Limit one entry per beekeeper
6. Entries must be received by Sunday May 3, 2026 by midnight
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Requirements for Photo Submissions
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I have read and agree to the photo requirements.
1. The entrant must own the photo (no stock imagery or photos taken from other sources)
2. The photo must not be AI generated or digitally altered (photoshopped)
3. The photo must feature a clear view of a queen honey bee as the main subject with no identifiable people or identification information on hive parts
4. Photo must be in JPEG or PNG format and have image quality suitable for judging purposes
5. Photographers retain the copyright to their photographs. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) retains the right to reproduce the winning photographs in MDAR publications, social media, website, promotions, or print materials.
Photo Submission: Try to limit images that clearly show the queen in all her regal glory!
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 1.
Name of Queen Honey Bee in Photo
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If your bee-autiful queen wins, are you able to accept the award in person at the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association Field Day Event on June 13, 2026 at 911 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002?
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