South Dakota Hall of Fame Opens Nominations

Why it matters

The nomination window gives South Dakotans a direct role in recognizing state champions for inclusion in the Hall of Fame. The new online platform lets nominators create a profile and save progress while they assemble their submissions.

The details

Nominees are submitted through the Hall of Fame's online platform, which allows users to create a profile, save progress, and return while nominations are accepted. The full list of required nomination materials is available at sdhalloffame.org, and Laurie Becvar serves as CEO of the organization.

Timeline

1. November 4, 2026: Nominations open for the Class of 2027.

2. December 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.: First virtual nominations seminar.

3. January 13, 2027 at 4 p.m.: Second virtual nominations seminar.

4. February 1, 2027 at 10 p.m.: Nominations close.

Awards Cycle

The South Dakota Hall of Fame runs an annual nomination cycle for each inductee class, and the Class of 2027 call follows that pattern. The new online nominations platform introduced last year is the first major change to how nominations are submitted in this cycle.

The takeaway

Anyone who knows a South Dakota champion has until February 1, 2027 to submit a nomination. Starting early and using the platform's save feature gives nominators time to gather materials and write a strong summary biography.

What happens next

Nominations close February 1, 2027 at 10 p.m., and the second virtual seminar takes place January 13, 2027 at 4 p.m. for those still preparing submissions.

Further reading

Explore more Awards coverage to see how other honors programs recognize local achievers.

More information

Review the full list of required nomination materials on the South Dakota Hall of Fame website.