The West Virginia Beekeepers Association will recognize individuals who are members of the WVBA and are certified Master Beekeepers in other programs or who have earned a PhD in a field related to beekeeping as a West Virginia Master Beekeeper on a case by case basis to be determined by the Master Beekeeping Committee.  To be recognized as a West Virginia Master Beekeeper the individual must submit a request to the WV Master Beekeeping Committee.  See the Master Beekeeping Reciprocity form.