Individual Award

Honors an individual whose efforts demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the sharing and preservation of South Dakota history.
Paul Horsted, Custer
Garvin Bertsch, Mitchell

 

Organizational Award

Presented to an organization that has been a staunch supporter of South Dakota history and serves its cause.
Glueckstal Colonies Research Association, Redondo Beach, CA
South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation, Pierre

 

History Teacher of the Year

Recognizes a teacher who exhibits excellence in teaching history.
Elementary Teacher:
Connie Mickelson, Enning Elementary (Sturgis)
Secondary Teacher:
Scott Thorson, Conde High School
 

Herbert S. Schell Award

Presented to the author of the best article published in South Dakota History in the previous year.
Joshua Garrett-Davis, New York City (Pierre native) (Vol. 36, No. 2)

 

Robinson Memorial Award

The highest and most prestigious award given for historical achievement in South Dakota is given only periodically to the most deserving individuals.
Dr. Arthur R. Buntin, Aberdeen

The Governor's Awards for History are presented each year at the SDSHS Annual History Conference awards banquet.