As we continue to foster a culture of excellence, we’ve seen time and again how community engagement transforms lives.
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Former three-term U.S. Senator and five-term U.S. Representative Tim Johnson passed away Tuesday, October 8 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 77.
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what does it mean to nominate a champion of South Dakota? What does it look like to champion a culture of excellence?
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John Barlow, a 2016 Inductee of the South Dakota Hall of Fame passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Rapid City.
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The Class of 2024 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration, marking both the induction of 10 remarkable individuals and the 50th Anniversary of our organization.
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The passing of 2018 Inductee Raymond Peterson, known as “Mr. South Dakota,” was announced on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
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1994 Inductee Lyle E. Schroeder of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Ava’s Hospice House, with his family by his side. Lyle was 89.
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Inductees of the South Dakota Hall of Fame come from all walks of life and have made an indelible mark on the state.
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Every year as we usher in 10 new Inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, we also take a look back and celebrate Inductees of the past at our Inductee Anniversary Reunion.
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Class of 2004 Inductee, David A. Geisler, “Your friend by the side of the road” of Murdo passed away May 17, 2024.
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We are about to kick off a season of excellence at the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Read more about upcoming events held at the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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Class of 2022 Inductee Dr. Paul F. Gnirk (1937–2024) passed away peacefully with family by his side on Jan. 29, 2024.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to nominate a champion of South Dakota who has made an impact in their community, state, and beyond to be included in the pool of candidates being considered for the Class of 2024.
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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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Since 1974, the South Dakota Hall of Fame has sought to honor, recognize, and celebrate the stories of the people who have found the courage to chase their dreams no matter the obstacles they have faced along the way.
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The Class of 2023 Honors Ceremony was a phenominal weekend where memories celebrating excellence were made.
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Class of 1980 Inductee Robert “Bob” Barker (1923-2023) passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
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Adeline 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.
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