Dr. José-Marie Griffiths was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame (SDHoF) for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of higher education.
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Grace Martin Highley (1895–1985) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame for laying the foundation for child welfare practices across the state.
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Add the South Dakota Hall of Fame to your travel plans this summer.
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WE are honored to announce a brand new exhibit debuting at our Visitor & Education Center this spring.
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Kitty Kinsman is a passionate advocate who has used her voice to positively influence the health and quality of life in South Dakota and her community
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We are proud to announce that the South Dakota Hall of Fame is now accepting recommendations for this year’s Acts of Excellence awards through March 31st, 2024.
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For the last 50 years, the South Dakota Hall of Fame has cultivated a unique collection of South Dakota History.
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In 2023, we were saddened by the loss of some extraordinary individuals who have been inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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Mark Shlanta (1965-2022) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his life’s work within the state’s telecommunications industry.
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Meet the four newest members to serve on the South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame had an amazing 2023, championing a culture of excellence and honoring individuals whose legacies are shaping our great state.
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Dr. Lynn Seppala, a 2011 South Dakota Hall of Fame (SDHoF) Inductee, has exhibited what it means to overcome great adversity to continue to pursue one’s dreams.
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As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we wish to express our gratitude for your commitment to our shared mission, “To Champion a Culture of Excellence”.
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Today is the South Dakota Day of Giving — a day when nonprofits across the state come together to raise funds to support efforts to create a better tomorrow.
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Gary Cammack was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2021 for his community impact, both for his work at Cammack Ranch Supply—a pillar of Union Center—and his time serving South Dakota through public service.
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As we champion a culture of excellence, we have witnessed time and time again the power of giving back to one’s community.
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What does it mean to nominate a champion of South Dakota? What does championing a culture of excellence look like?
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Watch the Class of 2023 Inductees give their acceptance speeches during the 2023 Honors Ceremony Weekend.
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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.
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South 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.
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