Awards and Honors
received by
South Dakota State Employees and State Agencies   
         

Agency/Employee(s)

Award/Awarded By

Explanation

Many state employees have been recognized for their outstanding work and contributions to the people of South Dakota. Listed below are the employees or agencies recently receiving awards or honors for their excellence. Links to previous years' lists are located at the bottom of this page.

2000 Awards

Agency / Employee(s)

Award /Awarded By

Explanation
Environment and Natural   Resourcs 
Dennis Clarke		 Environmental Achievement Award
 US Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII		 For developing and delivery of the "Managing Manure for Profit and the Environment" educational outreach strategy through a community-based partnership.
Environment and Natural   Resourcs 
Keith Gestring, Dave Templeton, Dave Ryan, Vonni Kallemeyn, Barry McLaury, and Jim Feeney		 Environmental Achievement Award
 US Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII		 For developing a plan to collect more than 3 million tires as part of Governor Janklow's Tire Clean-up Program.
Environment and Natural Resources 
Kent Woodmansey, Gary Lemon, Jeanie Votava, Alan Bakeberg, and James Cundall		 Environmental Achievement Award
 US Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII		 For superior leadership in developing manure application worksheets for SD livestock producers.
Environment and Natural Resources  
Andrea Griese		 Section Education Award
 National American Water Works Association		 For helping to educate water industry personnel about water supply issues
Environment and Natural Resources  
Linda Harris		 George Warren Fuller Award For distinguished service to the water supply field
Game, Fish, and Parks
Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve		 Recreational Trails Program Award
Coalition for Recreational Trails		 For the exemplary efforts of those involved to provide quality and variety of activities  with the Recreational Trails Program.
Game, Fish, and Parks
Michael Barnes, Spearfish		 Distinguished Professional Service Award Dakota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society For his many contributions to the fishery profession
Health
Kristin Biskeborn		 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
SD Dietetic Association		  
Health
Linda Marchand		 Individual Champion for Children Award SD Coalition for Children For her 30 years of leadership in building the WIC and breastfeeding program in West River and her active role in volunteer and profesional organizations for children.
Housing Development Authority 
Elmer Whitepipe		 Special Achievement Award for Management National Affordable Housing Management Association For his long-term commitment to excellence in the affordable housing arena.
Housing Development Authority 
Green Hills I Development 		 National Top 100 "Best of the Best" Award US Department of Housing and Urban Development For its innovation, positive impact on those served, effective use of partnerships, and ability to be replicated in other areas.
Housing Development Authority 
Employer Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) 		 "Best Practice" Award 
US Department of Housing and Urban Development		 For maximizing results by using innovative methods to make a difference in the lives of people and communities it serves.
Housing Development Authority 
The Governor's House 		 "Simply the Best" Award 
US Department of Housing and Urban Development		 For the ongoing success of the program.
Human Services  
Patricia Werts		 Stewart School Friend of Education Award
 Stewart Elementary School, Yankton		  
Human Services
Merry Kostroun		 Friend of TR Award South Dakota Parks and Recreation Association, Therapeutic Recreation Branch In recognition of her contribution to the profession
Human Services
Roger Steinkruger		 Mental Wellness Leadership Award
United Way and Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton		 For his outstanding leadership and dedication for serving persons with mental illness.
Human Services
Dr. Alan Brevik, Psychiatrist, HSC		 Welcome Back Awards 2000 for Excellence in Psychiatry
Eli Lilly and Company, Inc.		 To celebrate the outstanding achievements of those serving others with depression.
Human Services
Fred Bender, HSC		 Welcome Back Awards 2000 for Lifetime Achievement
Eli Lilly and Company, Inc.		 For serving patients with courage and distinction in the battle against clinical depression
Human Services
Dr. Mujeeb Khan, Medical Dir., HSC		 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 		For making substantial contributions in clinical care, in public education, or in advocacy efforts
Human Services
Pam Folkers, Barb Perk		 Champions for Education Award
Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee		 For the good things they have done for education of all kinds
Human Services
Mary Kostel, Sherri Blumer,
Dean Caton, Patty Kortan,
Brad List, and Chad Hermann		 Champions for Education Award
Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce		 Enhancing the bond between the Yankton educational agencies and the community
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting Theresa Spencer, Carol Robertson, and Ruth Bylander Communications Awards/ 1st Place in Press Kit Category 
National Public Broadcasting System		 For publicity materials for "American Ace: the Joe Foss Story".
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Larry Rohrer and Kent Osborne  		 Communications Awards/ 1st Place in Station Web Site Design Category National Public Broadcasting System For www.sdpb.org. 
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting Theresa Spencer, Gayle Grothe, and staff at Friends of SDPB   Development Awards/ 1st Place Overall Membership 
National Public Broadcasting System
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
News Staff  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ Non-commercial Radio Overall Excellence Sweepstakes Award 
Associated Press in South Dakota
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting Charles Michael Ray   Associated Press Radio Awards/ 1st Place Investigative/Enterprise 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 "Black Hills Hydrology Study"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Matt Weesner  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ 1st Place Newscast 
Associated Press in South Dakota		  
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting
Janet Davison  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ 1st Place Spot News 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 "Wall Drug Proprietor Obit"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Larry Rohrer and Kent Osborne  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ 1st Place Web Site 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 www.sdpb.org
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Curt Nickisch and Nicole Nordbye   		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ Honorable Mention Audio 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 "Germanfest Soundscape"
"Trapping"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Curt Nickisch  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ Honorable Mention Series/ Documentary 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 "South Dakota Century"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Curt Nickisch, Charles Michael Ray  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ Honorable Mention Feature 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 "East Side Lutheran"
"Demolition Derby"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Curt Nickisch and Janet Davison  		 Associated Press Radio Awards/ Honorable Mention Writing 
Associated Press in South Dakota		 "Sidewalk Arts Festival"
"Rosebud Hog Farm"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting 
Nicole Nordbye  		 Golden Apple Award/ Outstanding Educational Reporting 
South Dakota Educators Association		 Radio news coverage of an event
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting Regional Emmy Award for Artistic/Cultural Documentary 
Heartland-Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences		 Co-production of "Wild Horses: An American Romance"
Information and Telecommunica- tions/ SD Public Broadcasting   First Place/Cultural Documentary 
Central Educational Network		 "Wild Horses: An American Romance"
Labor  
Delbert (Jim) Foster		 Outstanding Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representative
 Disabled American Veterans		  
Revenue
Karen England		 Certificate of Appreciation
US Department of Justice		 For her role in uncovering an interstate car theft and title washing operation involving more than $500,000 worth of vehicles.
Social Services  
Food Stamp Program		 Highest Food Stamp Benefit Payment Accuracy in the US
 US Department of Agriculture		 South Dakota ranks number one for having the highest accuracy rate in the nation.
Social Services  
Terry Walter		 Lifelong Achievement Award
 Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement		 For his "untiring efforts on behalf of the children of America"
     

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