The South Dakota Hall of Fame's mission is "To Champion a Culture of Excellence". Our purpose is to Honor, Inspire, Preserve, and Educate others about the rich histories of Excellence in South Dakota and beyond.
Recognizing everyday excellence throughout South Dakota. Learn more about the individuals and organizations who are championing excellence every day in South Dakota.
Each year, up to ten outstanding South Dakotans are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their achievements that inspire our youth, lead the generations and build our future.
A one-of-a-kind collection of South Dakota Champions. Visit our website to get to know the over 792 Inductees through video, audio, interactive games, and photos.
Our educational program tells the inspiring stories of South Dakota’s Champions for Excellence while helping teachers fulfill curriculum requirements in core subjects with a comprehensive digital collection.
Our Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain, South Dakota is an inspiration of interactive and hands-on exhibits highlighting the Champions and our state’s excellence. Open year round.
In this episode, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar joined CEO Jared Nesje, the fifth leader in TSP’s 95-year history, to discuss Harold Spitznagel’s values that Jared credits for the company’s longevity.
Richard “Dick” Termes was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2014 for his groundbreaking contributions to the art world.
South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed a presidential medallion upon SDSU alum and supporter Jim Woster.
A man from Pierre has been posthumously inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, located in Chamberlain.
The Class of 2025 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration. Read the full recap here.
While best known as a former Sioux Falls mayor, Mike Huether credits his Yankton boyhood as the foundation for his induction tonight (Saturday) into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
Through your charitable donations, we are able to elevate the achievements of excellence in South Dakota, and keep numbers like these on the rise. Be a part of the impact and champion a culture of excellence—give today.
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In this podcast, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Marci Christensen Burdick talks with Dick about his art, philosophy, and impact.