South Dakota Hall of Fame

The South Dakota Hall of Fame announces the 2024 inductees. The organization selected 10 people for their achievements in the field of arts and entertainment, professional, general, agriculture, education, and business.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to nominate a champion of South Dakota to be included in the pool of candidates being considered for the Class of 2024.

José-Marie Griffiths, Ph.D., is president of Dakota State University. She shares the technological lessons she's imparted onto the next generation of computer scientists.

Pamela Homan, Ph.D., is a leader whose influence transformed education in South Dakota. She's being recognized by the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Tom Dean, M.D., donned his white coat when family practice only recently became a specialty. He's now a national voice advocating for the needs of rural health care.

Meet a psychologist who has spent a lifetime promoting and advocating for mental health care in South Dakota.

Walt Bones loves, champions and advocates for the state's agricultural industry. He's being recognized for his efforts as a new inductee to the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

On September 9 & 10, the South Dakota Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2022. Shantel Krebs spent more than a decade as an elected official and was the first woman to chair the House Transportation and Ag committees.

On September 9 & 10, the South Dakota Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2022. Grace Martin Highley was the first director of South Dakota Child Welfare and held that position for more than 2 decades.

On September 9 and 10, the South Dakota Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2022. Bev Warne is a visionary leader and has held roles of responsibility all over South Dakota. She's a mentor for many at the SDSU College of Nursing as an instructor and coordinator of the Native American Nursing Education Center in Rapid City.