The NH Maple Producers Association (NHMPA) awarded the Lawrence A. Carlisle Memorial Trophy for the best NH-made maple syrup to Atkins Family Sugarhouse in Washington. Atkins Family Sugarhouse claimed second place in last year’s competition.
The award was presented at the annual NHMPA Winter Meeting. Each year, the NHMPA recognizes the top five producers. This year, second place went to Hunt’s Sugar House in Hillsboro; third place to Maple Ridge Sugar House in Loudon; fourth place to Matras Family Farm in Pittsfield and fifth place to the Windswept Maples in Loudon.
Commonly referred to as the Carlisle Award, the award is presented annually by the NHMPA for excellence in production of maple syrup. Entries are judged by density, clarity and flavor. Any of the 350-plus members can submit an entry. The award is named for Lawrence A. Carlisle, a commissioner of Agriculture in the 1920s and 1930s, devoted to the development of the maple industry in NH and best known for introducing the maple grading system.
The NH Maple Producers Association organizes several public events throughout the year including Maple Weekend on March 24 and 25, when all the sugar houses are open to the public.
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