Honoring Hannah Heiman of Clark, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.
Honoring Terry Ree, for his service to the state of South Dakota as an entertainer through the comedy-musical duo Williams and Ree.
Honoring the 2025 South Dakota Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year finalists.
Honoring Donna Leslie of the South Dakota Retailers Association for outstanding service to the business community.
Honoring Joelle Simpson of Rapid City as Miss South Dakota.
Recognizing Jacqueline Sly as the recipient of the AARP South Dakota Andrus Award.
Honoring Jordan Jensen of Brookings as Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2025.
Honoring Callie Mueller of Florence, South Dakota, on being named Miss Rodeo America 2025.
Recognizing and expressing gratitude to South Dakota Wildland Fire and Black Hills volunteer fire departments for their quick response and cooperation on Black Hills wildfires.
Honoring Frank Kloucek as the oldest surviving, and longest-tenured Democrat to serve in the South Dakota Legislature.