Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame is important for recognizing the contributions of co-op pioneers and honoring those that have gone “above and beyond the call” in advancing the cooperative philosophy. The showcase display at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas also plays a significant role in educating others about the uniqueness of the cooperative business model by highlighting the achievements of our state’s great co-op leaders and preserving our co-op history.
The Kansas Cooperative Council is proud to sponsor the Kansas Cooperative Hall of Fame. Since it was established in 1999, fifty-five cooperators from all types of cooperatives have been inducted into the Kansas Cooperative Hall of Fame. Each year, the Council asks for nominations for additional inductees. Please click on the application document below for more information on the process.
2025 Nominations are Currently Closed
2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee
We are excited to announce our 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, John McClelland from Holcomb, KS. John will be inducted in March 2025 at the Council's annual meeting.
Past Kansas Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductees
Each inductee's video is available for viewing on YouTube. Click the link below to watch, and be sure to subscribe to our channel to stay updated.
Dave Christiansen - 2023 Inductee
Tim Daugherty - 2022 Inductee
Lyman Adams - 2022 Inductee
Martie Floyd - 2021 Inductee
Vern May - 2021 Inductee
Charles Ayers - 2020 Inductee
Steve Riegel - 2020 Inductee
Dr. David Barton - 2019 Inductee
Ken Maginley - 2019 Inductee
Dick Cooper - 2018 Inductee
Mike Jordan - 2018 Inductee
