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Dr. Robert Arnio was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2023 for his work improving access to mental health services and changing lives in South Dakota.
The Class of 2024 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration, marking both the induction of 10 remarkable individuals and the 50th Anniversary of our organization.
We couldn’t uplift excellence without the support of our amazing donors who provide charitable gifts and those who exclusively sponsor select events.
Every year the South Dakota Hall of Fame hosts two exciting charity auctions to support our mission to Honor, Inspire, Preserve, and Educate others about the rich histories of excellence in South Dakota and beyond.
Inductees of the South Dakota Hall of Fame come from all walks of life and have made an indelible mark on the state.
This July, we championed a culture of excellence in the name of education, coming together with some amazing teachers during our first Legends and Learning Leadership Graduate Course.
It’s never too early to begin planning your stay in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area for the Honors Ceremony weekend.
Every year as we usher in 10 new Inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, we also take a look back and celebrate Inductees of the past at our Inductee Anniversary Reunion.
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Read news articles from the media about the South Dakota Hall of Fame and Inductees
'Dirty Jobs' star, skilled trade advocate praises scholarship program as a national leader.
John Barlow, a 2016 Inductee of the South Dakota Hall of Fame passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Rapid City.
Dave Rozenboom has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, recognizing his exceptional career in banking, commitment to serving the community, and embodiment of Dordt's Reformed worldview.
South Dakota State University might look a lot different if Peggy Miller had been three inches taller.
The passing of 2018 Inductee Raymond Peterson, known as “Mr. South Dakota,” was announced on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Gary Mule Deer’s combination of comedy and music has set him apart as one-of-a-kind. Gary Mule Deer is slated to perform at the Grand Ole Opry House on September 7, 2024, at 9:30 pm CT
1994 Inductee Lyle E. Schroeder of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Ava’s Hospice House, with his family by his side. Lyle was 89.
David Geisler, owner of the roadside attraction, passed away in May
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