Allison Adams was crowned Collin County Honey Queen at the CCHBA Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 8! Allison had served as Collin County Honey Princess since September 2007. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Ned and Caryl Adams of Plano, TX, and has kept bees since 2004, when she became a scholarship recipient.

The Queen was crowned by Nicole Pettibon, the previous Collin County Honey Queen who is now our State Honey Queen. Rachael Seida, American Honey Queen, was also in attendance. Allison received a sash that reads "2009 Collin County Honey Queen" and a gorgeous bouquet of a dozen yellow roses.

We wish Allison a very successful year as Honey Queen. We are honored to have her represent our local honey industry.

Congratulations Allison!

2009 CCHBA Honey Princess

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association has a new Honey Princess to represent the group and to talk to school children and other groups about honey bees! On December 8, 2008, at the CCHBA Christmas Dinner, Kaylynn Mansker was crowned!

Kaylynn is the 17-year-old daughter of Gary and Wanda Mansker of Nevada, TX. Kaylynn became interested in honey bees during 2008 while her brother kept bees as a CCHBA scholarship recipient.

The Princess received a lovely crown and a bouquet of pink roses. She was attended by Allison Adams (former CCHBA Honey Princess); Nicole Pettibon (Texas Honey Queen) and Rachael Seida (American Honey Queen). We wish Kaylynn all the best during her year as CCHBA Honey Princess!

Thank you, Kaylynn! We are proud of you!!