Watch Inductee Speeches from the Class of 2022

The Class of 2022 was honored last September for their induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. The special weekend was spent celebrating their statewide impact, and the Honors Ceremony Banquet was a night we won’t soon forget. 

As we eagerly anticipate the Class of 2023 Honors Ceremony this September, we wanted to take a look back at our last class's special night where we had the pleasure of listening to Inductees and representatives speak.

These speeches are now available to view online. For anyone who was unable to join us for the Class of 2022 Honors Ceremony, you can scroll down and watch inspiring speeches from this special night uplifting excellence in South Dakota.

 

Randell Beck

Sioux Falls, SD | Professional
A Voice of Wisdom in Journalism

Dennis Daugaard 

Garretson, SD | Political
A Servant Leader of South Dakota

 
 

Paul Gnirk

Rapid City, SD | Business
Solving South Dakota’s Most Challenging Problems

Charles Hart

Rapid City, SD | Medical
Caring for the Health of the Community

 
 

Shantel Krebs

Canton, SD | Political
A Lifelong Dedication of Service to Others

Grace Martin Highley (1895–1985)

Hot Springs, SD | Professional
A Trailblazer in Child Welfare

 
 

Tad Perry

Fort Pierre, SD | Education
A Strong Commitment to Higher Education

Ron Reed

Rapid City, SD | Education
A Tireless Advocate for South Dakotans with Special Needs

 
 

Mark Shlanta (1965–2022)

Sioux Falls, SD | Business
Changing the Landscape of Communication in South Dakota

Bev Warne

Rapid City, SD | Medical
A Humble and Hardworking Mentor

 
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