By Ryan Duey

During the 96th Kansas State FFA Convention Tim Zenger of Washington was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award for his extensive contributions to FFA. Zenger has been deeply involved with the Washington County FFA Alumni and Supporters organization, displaying exceptional leadership across various FFA levels for many years.

Over nearly a decade, he served on the Kansas FFA Alumni Board, being State President from 2015 to 2022. Zenger facilitated the National FFA Alumni Regional Development Conference in Kansas and helped create the Kansas FFA Alumni Golf Event, attracting new supporters.

As Kansas FFA Alumni President, he provided guidance to agricultural educators and hosted workshops. Under Zenger, the Washington County Alumni and Supporters started the “State FFA Degree-Life Membership Program in 2017, funding payments for local FFA students. Zenger actively participated in every activity he could to help the Chapter.