Believing that the key to success is hard work and caring about other people, 2011 Inductee William (Bill) A. Hinks left his Wisconsin home in 1960 at age 22 with nothing more than $50 and an old Buick to work with his uncle and make his mark in South Dakota.
Read MoreSouth Dakota Hall of Fame 1991 Inductee Duane Reichert has become best known to rodeo fans all over the country as "Dr. Ben Krazy," the nut with the ersatz ambulance.
Read MoreThe Class of 2023 Honors Ceremony was a phenominal weekend where memories celebrating excellence were made.
Read MoreThe 2023 Honors Ceremony Weekend was a fantastic opportunity to uplift excellence in South Dakota, by honoring ten extraordinary individuals who have achieved excellence and have made our state a better place through their life’s work.
Read MoreClass of 1980 Inductee Robert “Bob” Barker (1923-2023) passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Read MoreOn August 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar and Board Director Gerry Likness presented Mustang Seeds CEO Terry Shultz and the Mustang Seeds team with an Acts of Excellence Award at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, South Dakota
Read MoreOn August 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness presented an Acts of Excellence Award to the Board of Directors of Beef Bucks, Inc. in Madison, SD for their extraordinary work in the South Dakota beef industry.
Read MoreThe South Dakota Hall of Fame’s annual Honors Ceremony weekend not only serves as a way to celebrate the 10 newest individuals who are to be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, but also serves as our organization's largest fundraising effort of the year.
Read MoreOn August 12, 2023, Paul and LaVerne Olson (both 97 years old) of Presho, South Dakota were honored with an Acts of Excellence Award at the community’s Music ‘N’ More event held at the Presho City Park.
Read MoreAdeline Gnirk, SD Hall of Fame Inductee (1987), had a love for writing and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
Read MoreClass of 2012 Inductee Gene Lebrun (1939-2023) passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Read MoreSouth Dakota is known for its grandiose beauty and awe-inspiring sights across the state. Read more about Inductees preserving the state’s natural beauty.
Read MoreOn Saturday, July 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Directors Gerry Likness and Dr. Loren Tschetter presented Montgomery Furniture with an Act of Excellence Award for its long history of business in South Dakota and its excellent service.
Read MoreDr. Paul Gnirk was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his work as an engineer, professor, and dedicated community servant to South Dakota.
Read MoreThese speeches are now available to view online. For anyone unable to join us for the Class of 2022 Honors Ceremony, you can scroll down and watch each Inductee’s inspiring acceptance speech.
Read More2008 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. James (Jim) O. Hansen passed away peacefully at the Avantara Nursing Home on July 5, 2023.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce a brand new exhibit at the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain SD.
Read MoreOn June 13, 2023, the South Dakota Hall of Fame recognized Lance Christensen, a champion in golf, for his work in introducing both youth and adults to the sport on Pine Ridge Reservation.
Read MoreThe impact of Ron Reed’s work can be felt across the state, from Vermillion to Pierre to the Black Hills.
Read MoreThank you so much to all who joined us at our 2023 Art Show open house on 605 Day! The turnout was fantastic, and the art was inspiring. Photo courtesy of Ezra Moore of Aerial 605
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