Trisha Cash, whose 39-year career with the Kansas 4-H Foundation included planning programs and events that benefitted countless Kansas 4-H youth and fundraising efforts that inspired generous support for the organization, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Oct. 9.
Cash was among 13 inductees honored during the ceremony in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bill Riley, former president of the Kansas 4-H Foundation and National Hall of Fame Laureate (2011), attended the ceremony to honor Cash.
“The results of Trisha’s work are significant with respect to citizenship, leadership, mentorship and character. She has been fully dedicated to the importance of 4-H and its positive impact on Kansas youth,” Riley said.
Cash began as an administrative assistant for the Kansas 4-H Foundation in 1974, advanced to Director of Fund Development and Special Events, and retired in 2013 as the assistant director. Among numerous accomplishments, she is credited with creating a statewide cookbook highlighting recipes from 4-H members and families.
“I am so humbled and honored by this recognition,” Cash said. “The thing that I look back on with gratitude and appreciation was being part of the dream team - working with the incredible Foundation staff, state 4-H office specialists, volunteers and agents.”