She joined 4-H as a child and has been involved ever since–about 50 years now.

In recognition of her long time work, Hays resident Donna Maskus has been presented with the Volunteer Salute to Excellence Lifetime Award.

She was honored May 31 in Manhattan during the Emerald Circle Banquet, the  annual awards ceremony for Kansas 4-H youth development.

Maskus is a club leader for Gemini Juniors 4-H in Hays and co-chairwoman of the North Central Region 12-state 4-H volunteer forum.