Eight outstanding women have been nominated by their communities to be honored at the Spirit of Dakota’s 32nd Anniversary Celebration and Award Banquet in Huron. They are Kay Ainslie, Philip; Marlys Davis, Parker; Bonnie Fuller, Lead; Dr. Patti Giebink, Sioux Falls; Maxine Johnson, Vermillion; Barbara Rilling, Onida; Harriet Swedlund, Brookings; and Beverly Stabber Warne, Rapid City.
The award will be presented Saturday, October 6th at the Huron Event Center.
The winner will be chosen by a state-wide commission of First Lady Linda Daugaard, Pierre; Tona Rozum, Chair, Mitchell; Glenna Fouberg, Aberdeen; Julie Garreau, Eagle Butte; Jean Hunhoff, Yankton; Suzette Kirby, Sioux Falls; Marsha Sumpter, Kadoka; Ginger Thomson, Brookings; Judy Trzynka, Watertown; and Bev Wright, Turton.
The award is given to a woman who has demonstrated vision, courage, and strength of character in the development of her family, community and/or state.
All eight women will be given distinguished recognition throughout the many activities planned including Tea in the Afternoon in the country home of Rodney & Beckie Freeman, an art show open to the public in the lobby of the Huron Event Center from 4 to 7 pm, a 5:30 social, and 6:30 banquet.
The winner receives an individually created framed bronze oval with the pioneer woman sculpted by South Dakota Artist Laureate Dale Lamphere and modeled after his nine-foot sculpture that stands outside the Crossroads Hotel.
Tickets for the banquet may be purchased at the Huron Chamber Office: 605-352-0000 or 1-800-487-6673.
(SDNA)