605’S YOUNG LEADERS OF 2015 Written by Denise DePaolo Images by Jeff Sampson Photography
There are a lot of good hearts in this state. When 605 put out
the call in November, asking readers to nominate young leaders to recognize in this issue, we were inundated with e-mails detailing many lives lived well. Among our nominees were entrepreneurs, caring parents, supportive spouses, eager volunteers, and very, very hard workers. Oftentimes, these characteristics were all true of the same people.
The decision was tough, but finally, we boiled it down to four.
Each honoree has a different area of focus, but they have one fundamental quality in common. The individuals represented in the following pages are working to make the lives of the people around them better. We are proud to recognize the impact they are having on their communities, families and workplaces, and look forward to seeing how their positive energies will shape the story of South Dakota.