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Spirit of Dakota seeking nominations
• The Spirit of Dakota Award Society is seeking nominations for their 28th Anniversary award presentation and celebration. The recipient of this award will be announced at a banquet at the Huron Event Center on Saturday, October 4.
• The 2014 Spirit of Dakota Award winner will be chosen by a state-wide Selection Commission including First Lady Linda Duagaard of Pierre; Glenna Fouberg, Aberdeen; Julie Garreau, Eagle Butte; Jean Hunhoff, Yankton; Bette Poppen, Chairman, DeSmet; Tona Rozum, Mitchell; Suzette Kirby, Sioux Falls; Marsha Sumpter, Kodoka; Ginger Thomson, Brookings; Judy Trzynka, Watertown; and Bev Wright, Turton. The nomination process is open to all interested individuals or organizations who wish to recognize an outstanding woman in their community.
• This award is presented to an outstanding South Dakota woman who has demonstrated vision, courage, and strength in character and who has made a significant contribution to the quality of life in her community and state.
• Past recipients have included community leaders in business, government, and civic organizations and have been described in newspaper articles as "the cream of the crop in terms of South Dakota's best." The 2013 award recipient was Patricia Baird of Custer who was the inspiration and driving force for "Operation Black Hills Cabin Project" - to show gratitude to the men and women who have served our country with great courage and sacrifice.
• Nomination forms are available by contacting the Huron Area Chamber of Commerce, 1725 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD 57350 (1-800-487-6673) or online at www.spiritofdakota.org.
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