ERIE, CO — The National Honey Board announced that the annual Queen’s Choice Awards is now accepting submissions to be named one of the best made-with-honey products in the food and beverage industry.

The awards showcase honey’s versatility as a main ingredient, raw sweetener and nutritional additive. Last year’s winners included Base Culture’s Simply Honey Nut Bread and Bimbo Bakeries USA brand Arnold Premium Breads’ Grains Almighty Gut Balance. 

“Each year, the National Honey Board’s Queen’s Choice Awards honor honey innovation in all categories of the food and beverage industries,” said Catherine Barry, VP of marketing for National Honey Board. “We can’t wait to see all of this year’s exciting nominees that are using honey in new and creative products.”

A panel of food industry experts and veterans will judge the 2024 submissions. They will evaluate products based on taste, packaging, product positioning and use of honey. To qualify, the products must have been introduced to the market between August 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, must include honey and must be commercially available in the US.

To submit a product, visit the Queen’s Choice Awards website.