PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will recognize the achievements of businesses, individuals with
disabilities, and other South Dakotans for their contributions toward the employment of people with
disabilities at the 2021 Governor’s Awards ceremony on October 5th.
The event will be held at the Capitol Rotunda inside the South Dakota State Capitol Building located at
500 East Capitol Avenue in Pierre starting at 11 A.M. (CDT). This event is open to the public.
A reception will follow at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center located at 920 West Sioux Avenue
in Pierre.
Governor Noem will present seven awards for the following award categories:
• Outstanding Individual with a Disability
• Outstanding Employee with a Disability
• Outstanding Employer (3 award categories)
• Outstanding Transition Services
• Distinguished Service
The Governor’s Awards Ceremony annually recognizes people with businesses for their contributions
towards the employment of people with disabilities.