In January, the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) held their 41st Annual Convention.  This event took place at the Hilton Sacramento Arden-West in California.  During the Annual Banquet, held Friday evening on Jan. 8th, a special award and recognition was given to Christi Heintz, Executive Director of PAm.  Christi was recognized by the beekeeping industry with a plaque that reads: The AHPA recognizes Christi Heintz as a "Friend of the Industry for Years of Dedication and Service to Beekeeping and Pollination".

L to R.  Kenny Haff, President AHPA, Christi Heintz,

Executive Director, PAm, Dan Cummings, Chairman

of PAm.