Acts of Excellence

ACTS of

EXCELLENCE

Acts of Excellence honors the many South Dakotans who achieve excellence in everyday acts that make the state so extraordinary. Read more about each Act of Excellence on SDEXCELLENCE.ORG.SDHALLOFFAME.ORG

ABERDEEN TWO DECADES OF CARE

FAULKTON MURAL The community of Faulkton invited an Australian artist, Guido van Helten, to use a local grain elevator as a giant canvas to showcase artwork visible for miles around. One town official says “the sky is the limit for the tourism boost” the massive mural could provide.

12-year-old Bria Neff is using her talent as an artist and passion for the welfare of animals to raise awareness of the plight of endangered species on the planet. She has raised more than $13,000 through her organization Faces of the Endangered.

BROOKINGS

In September of 2021, On Call with the Prairie Doc®, founded by the late Rapid City Regional Airport is going green in an environmentally conscious

Dr. Richard P. Holm, M.D. began its way. Working with the SD Mines, the twentieth season of providing truthful airport is creating a rooftop that is filled and tested medical information with small plants. The green roof helps free to the public. save water, reduce storm run-off, and reduce heating and cooling costs.

SIOUX FALLS A TRUE CALLING

FACES OF ENDANGERED WORTHING Gabi Olson is one of just 34 licensed falconers in South Dakota, only seven of whom are female. At 16-yearsold, she and just one other share the distinction of being the youngest falconers in the state.

RAPID CITY PRESERVING TRADITION

RAPID CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT PINE RIDGE Sage to Saddle and the Pine Ridge community provide an afterschool program focused on equine relationships and the responsibilities of horse care. Students of the program are given the opportunity to carry on traditional values.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN ACT

Individuals or organizations are welcome to submit why an act champions a culture of excellence in South Dakota. Submissions are accepted year round. Contact the Hall at sdhallinfo@gmail.com or 605.234.4216 for assistance.

GENERATIONS OF MUSIC

RAPID CITY Rock School, a year-long music program, is now in its 20th year. The program places students ages 8-18 into bands according to age and ability, with a focus on building skills, friendships, and confidence.

1 REQUEST AN ACCOUNT To submit your AOE, request an account at sdexcellence.org on the AOE page.

2 LOG IN TO SUBMIT To log in, use the dropdown Account tab. Once logged in, type in the title in the box below and press Create. When you submit the title, you will be presented with a submission form. 3 COMPLETE THE FORM Under 200 words or less, please describe in the submission: • What happened? • How it happened? • Who was involved? • Why it is an example of championing the Culture of Excellence? 4 CONTACTS TO NOTIFY In the Notification section, please provide the names and email addresses of individuals who you would like to

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL receive an email announcing that your submission has been selected for an RAPID CITY Act of Excellence by the South Dakota Children of all abilities will have a new Hall of Fame. playground to explore next summer at Storybook Island. The children’s 5 MEDIA CONTACTS TO NOTIFY In the Media section, please provide park received a grant from the Black media contacts in print, TV, or radio

Hills Area Community Foundation to receive a press release email to purchase its first all-abilities announcing that your submission has playground equipment. been selected for an Act of Excellence by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Please also attach a JPEG image to the submission form to be included in any press releases.

HONORING OUR HEROES SIOUX FALLS Honoring Veterans as they are laid to rest is a time-honored tradition carried out by various Sioux Falls Area Honor Guards. They provide a final salute for any veteran entrusted to the South Dakotas Veterans Cemetery's care.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022

SOUTH DAKOTA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The University of South Dakota applauds Dennis Daugaard, Charles Hart and Ronald Reed for their inductions into the South Dakota Hall of Fame as they join a growing list of alumni and friends who have been inducted into this elite institution.

Dennis Daugaard ’75 Dr. Charles Hart ’73 Ronald Reed ’60

RON REED

FROM Architecture Incorporated Black Hills Playhouse Black Hills Playhouse Alumni Association Community Health Center of the Black Hills Friends of Ron Reed Performing Arts Center of Rapid City RCS Construction Inc. Security 1st Bank University of South Dakota Williams & Associates Architecture Youth & Family Services Friends of Ron Reed