Watch Inductee Speeches from the Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 was honored this past May for their induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Their positive impact has been felt statewide, and it was a special night at the Honors Ceremony Banquet celebrating them. We had the pleasure of listening to Inductees and representatives, speak firsthand on what it meant to them and their families to be Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
These speeches are now available to view online. For anyone unable to join us for the Class of 2021 Honors Ceremony, you can scroll down and watch each Inductee’s inspiring acceptance speech.
Gary Cammack
Union Center, SD | Agriculture
Visionary Agriculturalist and Statesman
Jon Crane
Hill City, SD | Art
Capturing the Beauty of Rural America
Ray Hillenbrand (1934–2019)
Rapid City | Philanthropy
Guardian and Guiding Light of the Community
David Kapaska
Sioux Falls, SD | Medical
Improving Rural Critical Care with Telemedicine
Angela Kennecke
Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Tireless Advocate and Investigative Reporter
Dan Kirby
Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Public Service Uplifting Art and Community
Steven Lindquist
Sioux Falls, SD | Medical
Career Dedicated to the Mental Health of All
Ryan McFarland
Rapid City, SD | Inventor
Lifelong Passion of Entrepreneurship
Marian Sullivan
Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Innovation in the Gift Industry
Craig Tieszen (1949–2017)
Rapid City, SD | General
Lifetime Dedication to Community Service