Nomination Forms

Each year at the annual South Dakota Governor's Conference on Tourism, awards are presented to outstanding members or organizations that have contributed to the state's visitor industry.

Two of the awards are based on peer nominations. If you know of a business or individual worthy of consideration, download one of the forms below, or submit your nomination via the online option:

• The Ben Black Elk Award is presented to an individual whose enduring devotion dramatically affects South Dakota's visitor industry.
  
  Submit a Ben Black Elk Award nomination online  - OR -
  
  Download the Ben Black Elk Award Nomination Form (PDF) *
  
  

• The A.H. Pankow Award honors a member of the print or broadcast media or public relations industry who has shown superior interest in and coverage of the South Dakota visitor industry.
  
  Submit an A.H. Pankow Award nomination online  - OR -
  
  Download the A.H. Pankow Award Nomination Form (PDF) *

2014 Deadline: September 6, 2013

* Once you have completed the form, please return it to:

Arline Hammer
Department of Tourism
711 E Wells Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
FAX:  (605) 773-5977