We are about to kick off a season of excellence at the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Read more about upcoming events held at the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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Class of 2022 Inductee Dr. Paul F. Gnirk (1937–2024) passed away peacefully with family by his side on Jan. 29, 2024.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to nominate a champion of South Dakota who has made an impact in their community, state, and beyond to be included in the pool of candidates being considered for the Class of 2024.
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What does it mean to nominate a champion of South Dakota? What does championing a culture of excellence look like?
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Watch the Class of 2023 Inductees give their acceptance speeches during the 2023 Honors Ceremony Weekend.
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Believing that the key to success is hard work and caring about other people, 2011 Inductee William (Bill) A. Hinks left his Wisconsin home in 1960 at age 22 with nothing more than $50 and an old Buick to work with his uncle and make his mark in South Dakota.
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Since 1974, the South Dakota Hall of Fame has sought to honor, recognize, and celebrate the stories of the people who have found the courage to chase their dreams no matter the obstacles they have faced along the way.
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The Class of 2023 Honors Ceremony was a phenominal weekend where memories celebrating excellence were made.
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Class of 1980 Inductee Robert “Bob” Barker (1923-2023) passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
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Adeline Gnirk, SD Hall of Fame Inductee (1987), had a love for writing and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
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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 Anniversary Reunion Celebration.
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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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Do you know a Champion? Champions can come from anywhere, and from any walk of life. We want to hear about anyone who has pursued excellence and contributed to the life we enjoy in South Dakota.
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Join us as we honor the 2019 Class of Inductees at the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s 42nd Annual Honors Ceremony on Friday, September 13 & Saturday, September 14 in Chamberlain and Oacoma, SD.
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We will say farewell to our seniors after this performance, as well as our high school seniors, all to whom we are grateful.
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