Get inspired to nominate your own Champion of Excellence!

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Browse the more than 700 inductees to the South Dakota Hall of Fame and get inspired to nominate your own Champion of Excellence! Visit the directory of past inductees here.Nominations are due by February 1 at midnight CST.

We want to hear about your Champion of Excellence

Share Their Story with a NominationChampions can come from anywhere, and from any walk of life. We want to hear about anyone who has pursued excellence and contributed to the life we enjoy in South Dakota.

NOMINATION

Anyone may nominate an individual, living or deceased, to be considered for induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Self-nomination is not permitted.

ELIGIBILITY

Nominees must have resided in South Dakota for a portion of their life and must have qualifications, attributes, and achievement with a statewide impact. All nominations will be considered for three years.

PROCESS & MATERIALS

  • Summary Biography up to 200 words

  • (3) Letters of Reference

  • (5) Supporting Information (documents, URLs and video)

  • Three questions with answers up to 200 words each showing the nominee's statewide impact

Nominations due by February 1 at midnight CST

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