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

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Jon Crane 

Hill City, SD | Art
Capturing the Beauty of Rural America

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Ray Hillenbrand (1934–2019)

Rapid City | Philanthropy
Guardian and Guiding Light of the Community

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David Kapaska

Sioux Falls, SD | Medical
Improving Rural Critical Care with Telemedicine

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Angela Kennecke

Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Tireless Advocate and Investigative Reporter

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Dan Kirby

Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Public Service Uplifting Art and Community

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Steven Lindquist

Sioux Falls, SD | Medical
Career Dedicated to the Mental Health of All

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Ryan McFarland

Rapid City, SD | Inventor
Lifelong Passion of Entrepreneurship

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Marian Sullivan

Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Innovation in the Gift Industry

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Craig Tieszen (1949–2017)

Rapid City, SD | General
Lifetime Dedication to Community Service

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Sarah Miller