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The Tom Brokaw Award is presented each year in a cooperative effort between the SD Broadcasters Association (SDBA) and the Contemporary Media & Journalism Department of the University of South Dakota. The award is presented annually at the SDBA Annual Executive Conference.The award recognizes excellence in broadcasting especially in the areas of electronic journalism (on or off-air involvements) and public affairs. The recipient chosen must be someone who is a native of South Dakota, or educated in South Dakota, or has made a significant contribution to South Dakota broadcasting.
The award is unique to USD and one of it’s highest honors. It is commemorated by an award to the recipient each year and by adding their name to a plaque on permanent display in the Al Neuharth Media Center at USD. Judging is done by a panel of professionals consisting of representatives from both the SDBA and USD.
2022
Alicia Garcia
Alicia Garcia, KOTA Territory News / KEVN Black Hills Fox, Rapid City
2021
Jody Heemstra
Dakota Radio Group, Pierre, SD
2019
Jay Huizenga
KELOLAND Media Group, Sioux Falls
2018
Gary Matthews
KBHB-AM, HomeSlice Media Group
2017
Jim Thompson
Creative Broadcast
2016
Angela Kennecke
KELO-TV
2015
Zach Nelson
Performance Radio
2014
Tom Hanson
KDLT TV
2013
Perry Miller
Brookings Radio
2012
Bob Faehn
KXLG Radio
2011
Dean Johnson
KXLG Radio
2010
Marcia Burdick
Schurz Communications
2009
Monte Loos & Bill Duhamel
Duhamel Broadcasting
2008
Mark Ovenden
KDLT TV
2007
Jack Caudill
KEVN TV
2006
Doug Lund
KELO-TV
2005
Nancy Naeve
KSFY TV
2004
Dean Sorenson
Sorenson Broadcasting
2003
J.P. Skelly
KORN/KQRN Radio
2002
Mark Millage
KELO-TV
2001
Sherry Kurtz
KDLT TV
2000
Steve Hemmingsen
KELO-TV
1999
John Goeman
KJAM Radio
1998
Jerry Oster
WNAX Radio
1996
Helene Duhamel
KOTA-TV
1994
David J. Law
KWAT/KIXX/KDLO Radio
1992
Jim Davis
KWSN/KRRO Radio
1991
Fred Smith
KCCR/KLXS Radio
1990
Gene Hetland
KSOO/KPAT Radio
1989
William “Bill” Knutson
KOTA-TV
1988
Wayne Pritchard
KSOO/KPAT Radio
1987
Robert D. Hill
WNAX Radio
1986
Thomas M. Sheeley
KELO-Land
1985
Steve Hemmingsen
KELO-TV
1984
Jerry Dahmen
KXRB/KIOV Radio
1983
“Stu” Steele
KIMM/KGGG Radio
1982
Abner George
KTOQ Radio
1981
Tom Brokaw
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