The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce a new exhibit, The Legacy of South Dakota’s Nine Native Nations, coming soon.

This year, as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2025, we’re proud to introduce a meaningful new way to honor South Dakota’s history–the Historical Figure category.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame has embarked on the Legacy of Excellence Comprehensive Campaign to preserve a culture of excellence for generations to come.

Plan a trip to the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center followed by a stop at Dignity of Earth and Sky.

Few individuals have contributed more to South Dakota’s cattle industry than 2024 Inductee Hugh Ingalls (1929-2025).

In 2025, ten remarkable individuals whose life’s work has elevated excellence in South Dakota and beyond will be formally inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

On June 25, 2025, Steve Hildebrand and Promising Futures Fund officially received their Acts of Excellence award in a public ceremony in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

On June 24, 2025, Volunteers of America, Dakotas officially received their Acts of Excellence award in a ceremony in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, the Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center in Wessington Springs opened its doors.

On June 21, 2025, Country Tractor Run officially received its Acts of Excellence award in a public ceremony in New Effington, South Dakota.

On June 19, 2025, Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners (CPMG) officially received their Acts of Excellence award in an award ceremony in Watertown, South Dakota. 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners and the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown were jointly recognized today with the prestigious South Dakota Acts of Excellence Award.

On June 13, 2025, Hyde County Parks and Recreation officially received its Acts of Excellence award in a public ceremony in Highmore, South Dakota.

Hyde County Parks and Recreation officially received its Acts of Excellence award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame during a public ceremony Friday (June 13, 2025) in Highmore.