Michigan Apple Cider Award
The MSHS began the Apple Cider Contest in 1997, Cider entries are received and judged at the annual convention. The award goes to the most exceptional cider as judged by a blind taste test panel based on a number of variables, including appearance, consistency and flavor.
December 2024
First Place: Farmer White's, Williamsberg
Second Place: Klein Cider Mill, Sparta
Third Place: Apple Barrel Cider, Ithaca
December 2023
First Place: Hill Brothers Orchards, Grand Rapids
Second Place: Farmer White's, Williamsberg
Third Place: Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill, Armada
December 2022
First Place: Engelsma's Apple Barn, Walker
Second Place: Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill, Armada
Third Place: Farmer White's, Williamsberg
December 2020 and 2021
Due to Covid restrictions, there was no cider contest in 2020 or 2021.
December 2019
First Place: Engelsma's Apple Barn, Walker
Second Place: Erwin Orchards, South Lyon
Third Place: Rochester Cider Mill, Rochester
December 2018
First Place: Klein Cider Mill, Sparta
Second Place: Erwin Orchards, South Lyon
Third Place: Engelsma Apple Barn, Walker
December 2017
First Place: Kapnick Orchards, Britton
Second Place: Shultz Fruitridge Farms, Mattawan
Third Place: Koan's Orchard, Flushing
December 2016
First Place: Miller's Big Red Farm, Washington
Second Place: Apple Barrel Cider Mill, Ithaca
Third Place: Spicer Orchards, Fenton
December 2015
First Place: Engelsma's Apple Barn, Walker
Second Place: Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns
Third Place: Miller Orchards, Romeo
December 2014
First Place: Engelsma's Apple Barn, Walker
Second Place: Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill, Armada
Third Place: Klein Cider Mill, Sparta
Fourth Place: Farmer White's, Williamsberg
Fifth Place: Mike Beck, Uncle John's Cider Mill, St Johns
December 2013
First Place: Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill, Plymouth
Second Place: Hill Bros. Orchards, Grand Rapids
Third Place: Engelsma's Apple Barn, Walker
Fourth Place: Erwin Orchard & Cider Mill, South Lyon
Fifth Place: Klein Cider Mill, Sparta
December 2012
First Place: Engelsma's Apple Barn, Walker
Second Place: Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill, Plymouth
Third Place: Hy's Cider Mill, Romeo
Fourth Place: Farmer White's, Williamsberg
Fifth Place: Kapnick Orchards, Britton
December 2011
First Place: Alvin Hill of Hill Brothers Orchard in Grand Rapids
Second Place: John and Mike Beck of Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns
Third Place:Richard Friske of Friske Orchards in Charlevoix
December 2010
First Place: Becky and Jim Engelsma II of Engelsma's Apple Barn in Walker
Second Place: Abby and Bill Jacobson, Westview Orchards and Cider Mill of Romeo
Third Place: Bill Erwin and Bill Emery of Erwin Orchards and Cider Mill of South Lyon
December 2009
First Place: Jim and Arlene Hill, Hills Brothers Orchards, Grand Rapids
Second Place: Bill Emery and Bill Erwin of Erwin Orchards, Inc. of South Lyon
Third Place: Tom Rosenfeld of Earth First Farms of Berrien Center
December 2008
First Place: Jim & Arlene Hill, Hill Bros. Orchards & Cider Mill, Grand Rapids
Second Place: Raymond Porter of Porters Orchards, Goodrich
Third Place: Mike Beck of Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St Johns
December 2007
First place was Jim and Becky Engelsma, Engelsma's Apple Barn, Grand Rapids, MI
Second place was Jim & Arlene Hill, Hill Bros. Orchards & Cider Mill, Grand Rapids, MI
Third Place was Bill Erwin/ Bill Emery of Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill, South Lyons, MI
December 2006
First Place: Jim & Arlene Hill, Hill Bros. Orchards & Cider Mill, Grand Rapids, MI
Second place, Jim Engelsma, Engelsma's Apple Barn, Grand Rapids MI
Third place, Jim Goldstein, Hy's Cider Mill, Romeo, MI
December 2005
First Place: Jim Engelsma & Bridget Engelsma, Engelsma’s Apple Barn, Walker, MI
Second Place: William Schultz, Schultz Fruit Ridge Farms, Mattawan, MI
Third Place: Jim Goldstein, Hy’s Cider Mill, Romeo, MI
December 2004
First Place: Mike Beck, Uncle John's Cider Mill,
Second Place: Jim Hill, Hill Brothers Orchards,
Third Place: Bill Verellen, Verellen Orchards, Romeo, MI
December 2003
First Place: Mike Koan, Koan's Orchard,
Second Place: Rob Long, Long Family Orchard, Commerce,
Third Place: Mike and Therese Bossory, Alber Orchard & Cider Mill,
December 2002
First Place: Bill and Linda Erwin / Bill Emery, Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill, South Lyon, MI
Second Place: Jim Hill, Hill Brothers Orchards, Grand Rapids, MI
Third Place: Mike & Therese Bossory, Alber Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester, MI
December 2001
First Place: Bill Erwin / Bill Emery, Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill, South Lyon, MI
Second Place: Jim Goldstein, Hy's Cider Mill, Romeo, MI
Third Place: John and Mike Beck, Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns, MI
December 2000
First Place: Bill Erwin / Bill Emery, Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill, South Lyon,
Second Place: Lucie and Chuck Hiner, Past Tense Cider Mill ,
Third Place: Ray and Linda Little, Little Orchard Company,
December 1999
Second Place: John and Mike Beck, Uncle John's Cider Mill,
Third Place: Rob and Cheryl Nelson, Parmenter's Cider Mill,
December 1998
First Place: Alvin Hill, Hill Brother's Cider Mill,
Second Place: Mike Koan, Koan's Orchard, Flushing,
Third Place: Dan Beck, Beck's Cider Mill,
December 1997
First Place: Alvin Hill, Hill Brother's Cider Mill,
Second Place: John and Mike Beck, Uncle John's Cider Mill,
Third Place: Richard Friske, Friske Orchards,
For more information on the Michigan Cider Contest, contact Bob Tritten,
Michigan State University Extension District Horticultural and Marketing Agent, MSU Extension,
G-4215 W. Pasadena Ave., Flint, MI 48504-2375, Phone: 810-732-2177,
E-Mail: tritten@msu.edu
More Information
- Distinguished Service Award
- Dedicated Service Award
- Michigan Apple Cider Award
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