HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recently recognized as the 2019 Young Kansan Award winners.

Cade Lohrding of Protection and Dixie Miller of Farmington, Arkansas, were recognized from a field of students nominated for the honor. The Young Kansan award recognizes the outstanding male and female graduate each year at Hutchinson Community College and is chosen by a vote of the faculty and administration at the college.

The award is sponsored by RCB Bank. Each winner received a plaque and a cash honorarium in recognition of their achievements.

Miller is graduating with an Associate of Science degree, studying Agriculture Education, Communication & Technology. While attending HutchCC, she has been involved in Farm Bureau, Block & Bridle as the secretary, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a student worker in the Student Success Center and was the only sophomore girl on the Livestock Judging team.

After graduation, Dixie plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Education.

Lohrding is graduating with an Associate of Science degree. He is currently the president of the Student Government Association, a Student Ambassador and a student worker in the Student Success Center. Cade will be attending Wichita State University next fall to major in History.

Miller and Lohrding will be recognized during the HutchCC Commencement Ceremonies on Friday.