The results are in... 

Once again we have received numerous, incredible photos during our annual Beauty of the Bee photography contest! We are excited to share the winning photos with you! Our contest aims to highlight the importance and diversity of pollinators. Without further ado, please give a round of applause to: 

1st Place:  "Black Tailed Bumblebee Zooming to Blue Blossom Flowers," by Evelyn Sherr

2nd Place: "The Basil and a Bee," by Johanna Stiffler

3rd Place: "Pollen," by Stewart Willason 

We are always delighted to see pollinators doing their thing and blown away by your photos. Thank you to everyone who submitted this year, and stay tuned for next year's contest! We hope you'll feel inspired to photograph, and protect, these essential insects.

Want to see past winners? Take a scroll through our Beauty of the Bee gallery.