The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Acts of Excellence Awards.

Dr. Sophie Two Hawk, M.D., a 2025 Inductee of the South Dakota Hall of Fame, is renowned for her pioneering career in medicine and her lifelong commitment to improving health care for Native American communities.

Roger Musick, a 2018 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, has spent his life quietly building the technology infrastructure and opportunities that help South Dakota thrive.

Introducing South Dakota Storytellers: a video interview and podcast series featuring in-depth, personal conversations with South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees.

In 2026, ten extraordinary individuals whose life’s work has had a profound impact in South Dakota and beyond will be formally inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Tourism is a driving force in South Dakota and has shaped our state in unique ways. Read our newest blog to learn about the Inductees who have showcased excellence in the South Dakota tourism industry.

Michael “Mike” Huether makes the most of every God-given day and encourages others to do the same.

Dr. Pamela “Pam” Homan’s life and career are defined by an unwavering belief in the power of education to change lives.

In 2026, ten extraordinary individuals whose life’s work has had a profound impact in South Dakota and beyond will be formally inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, programs honoring the fallen were held throughout Jones County. The day began with a raising of flags in the Murdo and Draper cemeteries.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame has announced its 10-member class for 2026

Ten individuals whose life’s work has had a profound impact in South Dakota and beyond will be formally inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame this year.

Ten individuals whose life’s work has had a profound impact on South Dakota and beyond will be inducted as the 2026 class of the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 class of inductees.

Retired South Dakota State professor believes in service to state, nation, education

The South Dakota Hall of Fame received a major gift from sculptor Dale Lamphere.