July 31, 2024
K-State Research and Extension Wyandotte County honored with Dotte Proud recognition
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From left: Commissioner Tom Burroughs, Mayor Tyrone Gardener, Wyandotte County Extension Director Denise Dias and Commissioner Melissa Bynum. |
On July 25, Mayor Tyrone Garner of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County awarded K-State Research and Extension one of the inaugural Dotte Proud recognition awards.
This award is given to organizations that, according to the mayor's office, "have worked quietly behind the scenes on behalf of the community without any expectation of recognition."
According to Denise Dias, Wyandotte County Extension director, the award recognizes a host of activities that the unit's staff has been engaged in, including working with a local community college to start a Kitchen Restore program, development of county walking trails with associated grants, community garden development and the development of networking partners that will help the county with other change and growth initiatives.
"K-State is the community connector to resources, information and opportunity," Dias said. "Our county is experiencing a great amount of change, and as you know, change is not easy. We are trying to help others see Extension as a connector and a positive influence in our county."