Across nearly two decades as President and CEO of Make-A-Wish South Dakota, and in the many years of community service that followed, Mary Olinger has built a life defined by what she has been able to give to others.

The Class of 2026 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration. Read the full recap here.

Dick Brown has spent eight decades living by a phrase his mentor shared with him as a young man, "Think of the possibilities."

Every bid you place at the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s exclusive charity auctions goes straight to work—preserving history, inspiring youth, and celebrating the extraordinary achievements of South Dakotans.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends heartfelt condolences to the family of 2006 Inductee Stanford “Stan” Adelstein (1931 - 2026).

Read on to learn more about the individuals who make up this year's class and the ways they have helped shape our state and beyond.

This year’s Inductee Reunion will be held during the 2026 Honors Ceremony weekend, on Saturday, September 12, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in Chamberlain/Oacoma.

Harvey Jewett spent his life building things: a legal practice, a national brand, a stronger university system, and a set of principles that ran through all of it.

Adelstein was a Republican lawmaker from District 32, a purple district that houses wide-ranging political views from the business-oriented downtown Rapid City to the affluent West Boulevard district, up to the culturally diverse North Rapid neighborhood.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends heartfelt condolences to the family of 2006 Inductee Stanford “Stan” Adelstein (1931 - 2026).

The South Dakota Hall of Fame is honored to have been awarded a Community Impact Grant from POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame awarded the Bartol Family an Acts of Excellence Award in a ceremony held in Spearfish, SD.

For over a century, the Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery have served as quiet pioneers of healthcare, education, and ministry across the Dakotas.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame honored the Benedictine Sisters of The Mother of God Monastery with an Acts of Excellence award on Tuesday, August 4

The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to join an award ceremony in honor of 2026 Acts of Excellence recipient, The Mother of God Monastery—Benedictine Sisters.

A local nonprofit that’s been lending toys to families with children since 2015 has received a special honor.