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-six 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.

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We are excited to announce the 2026 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees: Dell Princ of Osborne and Terry Kohler of Cheney. These distinguished individuals have made lasting contributions to our industry and communities, and we look forward to honoring them during the 2027 Annual Meeting in Wichita, Kansas, on March 16, 2027.

Please join us in congratulating Dell and Terry on their well-deserved recognition and upcoming induction!

2027 Nomination-Form

past 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.

Bruce Krehbiel - 2025 Inductee

Vance Westhusin - 2025 Inductee

John McClelland - 2024 Inductee

Dave Christiansen - 2023 Inductee

Tim Daugherty - 2022 Inductee

Lyman Adams - 2022 Inductee

Martie Floyd - 2021 Inductee

Vern May - 2021 Inductee