On June 21, 2025, Country Tractor Run officially received its Acts of Excellence award in a public ceremony in New Effington, South Dakota.
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On June 19, 2025, Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners (CPMG) officially received their Acts of Excellence award in an award ceremony in Watertown, South Dakota.
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On June 13, 2025, Hyde County Parks and Recreation officially received its Acts of Excellence award in a public ceremony in Highmore, South Dakota.
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We are shining a light on the Acts of Excellence program–From innovative community initiatives to small yet powerful acts of kindness, these stories of excellence showcase the heart and spirit of South Dakota.
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Meet 2024 Acts of Excellence Honoree, Anthen Oats–a fifth-generation operation started in the small town of Frederick.
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Meet 2024 Acts of Excellence Honoree, The First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Mitchell.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame proudly invites the public to attend a special event honoring two exceptional organizations that are being presented with prestigious Acts of Excellence (AOE) awards.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce that the Acts of Excellence Program is now accepting recommendations for this year’s Acts of Excellence awards through March 31st, 2024.
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We are proud to announce that the South Dakota Hall of Fame is now accepting recommendations for this year’s Acts of Excellence awards through March 31st, 2024.
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Acts of Excellence recipient Robert “Bob” Montross passed away on December 29, 2023
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame had an amazing 2023, championing a culture of excellence and honoring individuals whose legacies are shaping our great state.
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On August 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar and Board Director Gerry Likness presented Mustang Seeds CEO Terry Shultz and the Mustang Seeds team with an Acts of Excellence Award at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, South Dakota
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On August 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness presented an Acts of Excellence Award to the Board of Directors of Beef Bucks, Inc. in Madison, SD for their extraordinary work in the South Dakota beef industry.
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On August 12, 2023, Paul and LaVerne Olson (both 97 years old) of Presho, South Dakota were honored with an Acts of Excellence Award at the community’s Music ‘N’ More event held at the Presho City Park.
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On Saturday, July 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Directors Gerry Likness and Dr. Loren Tschetter presented Montgomery Furniture with an Act of Excellence Award for its long history of business in South Dakota and its excellent service.
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On June 13, 2023, the South Dakota Hall of Fame recognized Lance Christensen, a champion in golf, for his work in introducing both youth and adults to the sport on Pine Ridge Reservation.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame’s mission is to Champion a Culture of Excellence and the SD Hall of Fame lives out its mission through its programming, including the Acts of Excellence Program.
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On May 3, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness and Chief Executive Officer Laurie Becvar presented an Act of Excellence award to the board of directors of the Stavig House Museum for their historical venue.
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On May 3, 2023, the South Dakota Hall of Fame recognized Jo Vitek, President of Hope, Healing, and Hoofprints (Triple H) at Joy Ranch in Florence, South Dakota for her work in helping children in South Dakota heal from sexual abuse through equine experiences.
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On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the South Dakota Hall of Fame granted an Act of Excellence Award to Quilts of Valor, Flag Mountain Honor Guard in Pierre, South Dakota.
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