The HBA Honey Show & Convention 2025 was held on Sunday 5th October 2025. The event was attended by over 90 members, out of those members and a couple who were unable to attend, 31 members entered the honey show entering 227 entrees reaching Blue Ribbon eligibility.

Honey Show Judges, Hazel Blackburn, Suzy Perkins and Miguel Ourique, all commented on the standard of entries which were stronger this year.

Cup or TrophtyClasses IncludedWinnerAssociation
Beekeepers choiceOne jar of honey, light, medium or dark, crystallised or soft setDavid HollowayBasingstoke
Bellairs Medal for the BBKA Blue RibbonBest Exhibit in Show of all classesTracey HoodSouthampton & District
Centenary TrophyAssociation with the most 1st places in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes)Avon ValleyAvon Valley
Colour Photography TrophyMember with the highest points in classes 32 to 34Ali EverestAvon Valley
Gilbert Barrett CupMember with second highest points in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes)Deborah MurphyWinchester & District
HBA Robinia BowlMember with highest points in classes 26-29 (confectionery)Ali EverestAvon Valley
Hickman ShieldAssociation with most points in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes)Avon ValleyAvon Valley
HP Young Memorial ShieldMember with most points in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes)Ali EverestAvon Valley
Junior AwardJunior member with highest points in classes 40 to 43Waterside Primary SchoolRomsey & District
Novice AwardMember with highest points in classes 35 to 39Deborah MurphyWinchester & District
Ritchie Wax TrophyMember with the highest points in classes 17 to 23Ali EverestAvon Valley
South Coast Honey Farm ShieldMember with highest points in classes 6 to 7,10-13 (comb honeys)Ali EverestAvon Valley
List of Trophy & Cup Winners for The HBA Honey Show 2025