South Dakota Hall of Fame

06/20/2026

Have you met the full class of 2026?

The ten newest Inductees joining the South Dakota Hall of Fame have made an immeasurable difference throughout the state and world through their life’s work.

Meet the class, and learn more about the 2026 Honors Ceremony here: https://www.sdhalloffame.org/honors-ceremony

06/18/2026

If you enjoyed our recent Storytellers interview with Dr. Sophie Two Hawk, M.D., a 2025 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, you can now listen to her story on the go, wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Listen now on major streaming platforms, or on our website here: https://www.sdhalloffame.org/storytellers

06/17/2026

Meet H. Eugene Hoyme, MD, a member of the newest class of Inductees, being inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame this September.

Raised in Dell Rapids, SD, Dr. H. Eugene Hoyme is a pediatrician and medical geneticist who developed the internationally recognized Hoyme Diagnostic Criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

He held leadership roles at Stanford University, The University of Arizona, and the University of Vermont before returning to South Dakota in 2007, where he co-founded Sanford Children's Hospital and the first genetic counseling graduate program in the Dakotas.

06/15/2026

Meet a Legend from the Legends & Learning Program, Dale Lamphere!

From a ranch kid to one of South Dakota’s most celebrated sculptors, Dale's work can be found across the country, including the iconic 50-foot Dignity - Of Earth & Sky - Sculpture overlooking the Missouri River and sculptures inside the National Shrine in Washington, D.C.

Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1987 and named Artist Laureate in 2015, Dale's art captures the heart of the Great Plains.

"That drive to get up every morning has carried me through 50 years of being an artist." — Dale Lamphere

Bring inspiration into your classroom here: https://www.sdhalloffame.org/legend-dale-lamphere

06/13/2026

Don't miss your chance to stay connected to one of the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s most meaningful traditions.

The Class of 2026 Honors Ceremony will be held September 11 and 12 in Chamberlain/Oacoma. Tickets officially go on sale early July!!

Sign up for our newsletter today to be among the first to receive Inductee announcements, schedule updates, and ticketing information.

https://www.sdhalloffame.org/

06/11/2026

Our newest South Dakota Storyteller spotlight features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sophie Two Hawk, M.D., a 2025 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee and the first Native American to graduate from medical school in South Dakota.

Rooted in a lineage of healers, Dr. Two Hawk built a career centered on listening, compassion, and treating the whole person. “How can you help a patient get better if you don’t understand where they come from?” she shared.

Read her full story and watch the Storyteller interview here: https://www.sdhalloffame.org/news/healing-across-generations-with-dr-sophie-two-hawk-md

06/11/2026

The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce three recipients of the 2026 Acts of Excellence Awards.

Sponsored by Sanford Health, these awards recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts have made a lasting impact in their communities.

Meet the Acts here:

The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Acts of Excellence Awards.

06/10/2026

We are proud to present Brian James Bonde, ACFRE, a member of the Class of 2026 Inductees, who will be officially inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame on September 11 and 12.

One of only 117 worldwide holding the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive credential, Brian James Bonde, ACFRE, has raised over $450 million for nonprofits.

He received the National Fundraising Excellence Award from Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and founded Arts South Dakota.

A noted speaker and consultant, he also earned both the Sioux Falls Arts Council and the Governor's Lifetime Arts Achievement Awards through 40 years of board service.

06/08/2026

Tickets for the Class of 2026 Honors Ceremony go on sale at the beginning of July!!

We look forward to uplifting excellence and honoring these amazing individuals on September 11 and 12 in Chamberlain/Oacoma.

📸: Past Honors Ceremony moments

06/06/2026

Are you looking to make the most of your trip to the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center?

Here are a few tips for an inspired visit:

- Check out our digital kiosk to read about any of our 800+ Inductees.
- Make sure you have enough time to explore our interactive multimedia displays in depth.
- Don’t miss the Dignity - Of Earth & Sky - Sculpture exhibit, and plan enough time to visit the sculpture herself, just a few minutes from our center.

📍 1480 S. Main, Chamberlain, SD
🕘 Monday–Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM