There are so many wonderful moments that occur at our Honors Ceremony weekends–from fantastic speeches to beautiful cultural moments. Take a look back on some memorable moments with us.
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On the evening of Thursday, March 30th, Laurie Becvar, CEO of the SD Hall of Fame, and Brad Haupt, Board Director of Rapid City presented the Moose Lodge of Rapid City with its prestigious Act of Excellence Award for their work with bringing Hot Wheels fun to people of all ages and for donating proceeds to other great causes in the community.
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On the afternoon of Thursday, March 30, 2023, the South Dakota Hall of Fame took delight in honoring the Rock School Music Program in Rapid City with an Act of Excellence Award for its work for over 20 years in Music.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame’s Visitor & Education Center is excited to offer artists state wide the opportunity to participate in our 2023 art show, promoting artistic excellence in South Dakota.
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Through its Gives Back Grant Program, POET recently provided the SD Hall of Fame base financial support to update its Legends and Learning Program towards inspiring youth and handing down knowledge to the next generation.
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Did you know that March is National Disabilities Awareness Month? We are honored to share the legacies of a diverse group of Inductees.
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February 28th is National Science Day, and we love the opportunity to share some of the amazing Inductees here at the South Dakota Hall of Fame who have made a huge impact in STEM across the state.
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Former U.S. Senator James Abourezk has died. He was born on February 24, 1931, at home in Wood, South Dakota, and died on February 24, 2023, at home in Sioux Falls, SD.
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South Dakota Hall of Fame 1987 Inductee Adeline Gnirk had a love for writing, and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
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Mark Shlanta (1965–2022) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his life’s work in the telecommunications industry in South Dakota.
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Our stories shape our legacies and form bridges between generations. Every single South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee has a story to tell. But some inductees have shaped their lives around the art of storytelling in its many forms.
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Dr. Charles and Kathie Hart have given back to South Dakota in more ways than one, and their devotion to continue giving back isn’t stopping any time soon.
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2015 Inductee Craig Lloyd’s creativity, vision, tenacity, and resilience have led to Lloyd Companies being considered a market leader in eastern South Dakota, and he has provided countless opportunities to others.
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it is our mission to champion a culture of excellence with the hope that we will inspire future leaders across the state. So what does it mean to be a champion of excellence in South Dakota?
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2016 Inductee Robert (Bob) Burns made a massive impact on the State of South Dakota and joined Miles Beacom to talk about his legacy in higher education.
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In 2022, we were saddened by the loss of some extraordinary individuals who have been inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. They lived inspiring lives that exemplified excellence, and we feel truly honored to acknowledge and share their legacies with you here.
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The longtime CEO at Yankton’s First Dakota National Bank is retiring as of this Friday.
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2022 was a big year for the South Dakota Hall of Fame. As we look back on this last year, we feel inspired by and honored to have been able to champion a culture of excellence across the state.
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Shantel Krebs has been selected as the speaker for Dakota State University’s fall commencement.
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The impact of Ron Reed’s work can be felt all across the state, from Vermillion to Pierre to the Black Hills. Listen to his interview on the Legacy Podcast. now.
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