Honoring the 2022 Tea Area High School girls soccer team for winning the Class A State Championship.
Celebrating the 2022 Todd County Falcons Football Team for winning the All-Nations Class A Championship.
Celebrating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbit football team winning the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision National Championship.
Recognizing Lincoln Kienholz's high school athletic achievement and commitment to play collegiate football.
Celebrating the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Football Team.
Recognizing the De Smet Bulldogs as the 2021 and 2022 boys basketball Class B state champions.
Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
Celebrating the life, legacy, and accomplishments of "Big" Tom Olson.
Commending the Rapid City Sliders 15U baseball team for representing South Dakota at the Babe Ruth World Series.
Honoring the 2021-2022 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Steve Willard, Belle Fourche School Superintendent; Julie Marshall, Timber Lake Middle School Principal; Trista Olney, Douglas School Business Official; Chantal Ligtenberg, Meade Elementary School Principal; Collin Knudson, Tea Secondary School Principal; Brad Hartzler, Harrisburg Assistant High School Principal; Dr. Michelle Vande Weerd, Brookings Curriculum Leader; and Marie Ivers, Milbank Director of Special Education.