Spirit of Dakota Announces 33rd Anniversary Nominees

Seven outstanding women have been nominated by their communities to be honored at the Spirit of Dakota’s 33rd Anniversary Celebration and Award Banquet in Huron. They are Evelyn Blum, Aberdeen; Mary Gates, Pierre; Amber Rae Hulse, Sioux Falls; Ruby McMillam Johannsen, Huron; Rhonda Kludt, Huron; Jo Vitek, Watertown; Mary Helen Wipf, Huron.

South Dakota’s premier woman’s award will be presented Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Huron Event Center.

The winner will be chosen by a statewide commission of First Gentleman Bryon Noem, 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.

(SDNA)