The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Acts of Excellence Awards.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Introducing South Dakota Storytellers: a video interview and podcast series featuring in-depth, personal conversations with South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Michael “Mike” Huether makes the most of every God-given day and encourages others to do the same.
Read More
Dr. Pamela “Pam” Homan’s life and career are defined by an unwavering belief in the power of education to change lives.
Read More
Greg Carmon inspires others not only with his business success but also with the lasting impact he has made through philanthropy, conservation, and mentorship across the state.
Read More
The South Dakota Hall of Fame’s Lifting the Legacy of Excellence Campaign has officially entered its final year.
Read More
At the South Dakota Hall of Fame, we are proud to honor the remarkable women who have not only shaped our state's past but are actively inspiring its future.
Read More
Mike Cartney, inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2020, is celebrated for his unwavering dedication to service, leadership, and community.
Read More
In honor of National Women's History Month each March, we are proud to highlight an exhibit at our Visitor & Education Center: "Empowering Legacies: Women's Impact in South Dakota."
Read More
Just a short drive from the Hall of Fame, Dignity of Earth & Sky stands as a powerful tribute to the Lakota and Dakota peoples.
Read More
Chief Justice Robert A. Miller was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2025 in recognition of his decades of service to the state and his transformative leadership of South Dakota’s judicial system.
Read More
The South Dakota Hall of Fame announced today that it has received the copyright to the image of Dignity of Earth & Sky
Read More
This week is National Storytellers Week, and we are proud to share the story of South Dakota’s greats.
Read More
Angela Kennecke was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2021 for her distinguished career in journalism and her commitment to using truth, integrity, and compassion to serve others.
Read More
Every day across our great state, individuals and organizations are quietly making South Dakota a better place.
Read More
The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 2011 Inductee Donald V. Barnett, who passed away on January 12, 2026.
Read More