Nomination Form

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 e-mail:

• The Ben Black Elk Award is presented to an individual whose enduring devotion dramatically affects South Dakota's visitor industry.
  Download the Ben Black Elk Nomination Form (PDF 27 KB)

• 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.
  Download the A.H. Pankow Nomination Form (PDF 32 KB)

2009 Deadline: September 2, 2008

 

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

Arline Hammer
Office of Tourism
711 E Wells Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
FAX:  (605) 773-3256

 

NOTE:  These forms are available for download (to view and/or print) in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download it for free here.