Programs and Applications
HIGHLIGHTS from the 2010 SDBA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 17 & 18, 2010
Thanks to all our members that came out to enjoy the 2010 SDBA Leadership Conference on September 17 & 18 at the Hampton Inn and Mineral Palace in Deadwood, SD!

Connie Dieken, CSP, on Point Communication, Cleveland, OH, presented
"Talk Less, Say More - 3 Habits to Influenece Others and Make things Happen",
to broadcaster leadership on Friday afternoon.

Connie Dieken, CSP, and SDBA Chairman, Lorin Larsen.
Some photos of the Welcome Reception, Friday evening, at the Gem Saloon...





SDBA Awards Luncheon, Saturday afternoon, Gem Restaurant:

JP Skelly (right), SDBA Board Member, presents Ward Hilger,
Dakota Broadcasting, with the Commercial Production Award.
2nd place, Radio Category.

Ward Hilger, Dakota Broadcasting, and Lorin Larsen, SDBA Chairman

JP Skelly (right), SDBA Board Member, presents J Murphy,
Results Radio / Cumulus Media, with the Commercial Production Award
1st place, Radio Category.

J Murphy, Results Radio / Cumulus Media, and Lorin Larsen, SDBA Chairman

Don Jorgensen, KELO-TV, SD Broadcaster of the Year, and
Lorin Larsen, SDBA Chairman

(L to R:) Michelle Van Maanen, USD Comtemporary Media & Journalism;
Marcia Burdick, Schurz Communications, 2010 Tom Brokaw Award Winner;
Lia Green, New Rushmore Radio, Rapid City, and former SDBA Chairman.
We would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to our sponsors who contributed to make the conference a success!
Silver Sponsors:
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
The Nielsen Company
SD Rural Electric Association
Gold Sponsors:
MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Midcontinent Communications
Platinum Sponsors:
SD Electric Utility Companies
NCSA Sponsors:
SD Army National Guard
SD Aviation Association
SD Department of Public Safety
SD Realtors Association