Nominate a South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame Candidate

Help Preserve the Legacy of South Dakota Sports

Know an athlete, coach or contributor whose achievements deserve recognition? Submit a nomination to help honor the individuals who shaped sports across South Dakota through excellence, leadership and lasting impact.

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose accomplishments helped define athletics in communities throughout the state and beyond.

Recognizing South Dakota’s Greatest Sports Leaders

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame exists to preserve and celebrate the stories of athletes, coaches and contributors whose influence shaped South Dakota athletics across generations.

Nominations help ensure deserving individuals are recognized and remembered for their achievements, leadership and dedication to sports throughout the state.

Whether honoring a legendary athlete, championship coach or influential contributor, your nomination helps preserve South Dakota sports history for future generations.

Who Can Be Nominated?

The Hall of Fame accepts nominations for individuals whose accomplishments, leadership or service made a meaningful impact on South Dakota athletics. Nominees may include:

Athletes
Coaches
Contributors
Officials
Administrators
Media members
Innovators and advocates for sports

Candidates may be living or deceased.

Submit an Online Nomination

Complete the online nomination form below to submit a candidate for consideration by the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame.

Please provide as much accurate and detailed information as possible to support the nomination.

Nominee Full Name*

Address

City*

State*

ZIP Code*

Email Address

Phone Number

Date of Birth

High School & Graduation Year

College & Graduation Year

Professional Team Affiliations

Status

Spouse or Closest Living Relative

Relative Address

Relative Phone Number

Why does this person belong in the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame?*

Why does this person belong in the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame?

Athletic Achievements & Contributions*

Provide objective accomplishments and supporting details that strengthen the nomination. Include records, awards, championships, coaching success, career milestones and contributions to athletics.

High School Achievements*

List achievements, awards, championships, records and honors from high school athletics.

Post-High School Achievements*

Include college, professional, coaching or contributor accomplishments, career highlights and recognitions.

Upload Supporting Materials

Additional supporting materials help strengthen the nomination and provide valuable historical context.

The Hall of Fame encourages submitters to include:

Letters of recommendation
Current photos
Historic athletic photos
Newspaper clippings
Magazine articles
Supporting documents

The official nomination instructions recommend submitting supporting materials whenever possible.

File Upload

Person Submitting the Nomination
Anonymous submissions will not be considered.
Please provide accurate contact information so the Hall of Fame can follow up if additional details are needed.

Full Name*

Address*

City*

State*

ZIP Code*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

I certify that the information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

What Happens After Submission?

Once submitted, nominations are reviewed by the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame selection committee.

Nominees may remain under consideration for future induction classes, and additional information may be requested during the review process.

Due to the number of deserving candidates, submission of a nomination does not guarantee induction.

Help Preserve South Dakota Sports History

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame depends on the support of donors, sponsors and community members to continue honoring the athletes, coaches and contributors who shaped sports across South Dakota.

Financial contributions help preserve Hall of Fame biographies, expand digital experiences, enhance interactive displays and ensure these stories remain accessible for future generations.

Every donation helps protect and celebrate South Dakota’s athletic legacy.

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Nomination FAQs

Who can submit a nomination?

Anyone may submit a nomination, provided the form is completed with accurate contact information and supporting details.

Can someone nominate a deceased individual?

Yes. The Hall of Fame accepts nominations for both living and deceased individuals.

What supporting materials should be included?

The Hall of Fame encourages recommendation letters, photographs, articles and other supporting documentation that strengthen the nomination.

Can I submit additional pages or documents?

Yes. Additional supporting information may be uploaded if more space is needed to properly document achievements and contributions.

Does submitting a nomination guarantee induction?

No. All nominations are reviewed by the Hall of Fame selection committee, and induction decisions are made through the official selection process.