Corky Luster, owner of Ballard Bee Company, has been nominated for the AMD Visionary of the Year award.

Corky Luster and Karen Percelle beside two hives in their backyard. Photo by Emily Fairbrook.

Luster is nominated in the “foodie” category with along with two other finalists. There are three finalists in the photographer and entrepreneur category, as well. If Luster wins, he’ll get $20,000. “If I win visionary of the year award, I’d like to take on some interns and teach beekeeping,” Luster says in this video. “And ideally I’d like to see little clusters of apiaries within the city and start expanding out to other counties.” (Thanks Brad for the email and Robin for posting on the MyBallard Facebook page!)