The VBA Recognition Committee was formed during 2019. Current members are: Darci Benoit, Franklin County; Jeff Cunningham, Windham County; Neal Kober, Betterbee; Anne Bowers, Franklin County; Fred Putnam, Addison/Rutland Counties; Paul Yanus, Lamoille County.

Recipients were selected and recognized for the following categories: Mentor/Mentee pair, Friends of the Bees, Beekeeper(s) of the Year.