Annual Leadership Conference
Thank you for attending the 2025 Annual Leadership and Awards Banquet!
September 15-16, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn | Sioux Falls
2025 Conference Photos
2025 Award Winners
Tom Brokaw Award: Michelle Van Maanen, USD, retired
Broadcaster of the Year: Jay Murphy, Riverfront Broadcasting, Black Hills
Distinguished Service Award: Jan Robson, KXLG, retired
Sports Broadcaster of the Year: Jon Winkler, Riverfront Broadcasting, Pierre
Gary Owens Commercial Production Awards:
1st Place Radio: April Goodhart, Riverfront Broadcasting, Black Hills
2nd Place Radio: Scott Smith, Results Townsquare Media, Sioux Falls
1st Place Television: Grant Hultgren, KOTA-TV / KEVN-TV, Rapid City
2nd Place Television: Joshua Canaday, KOTA-TV / KEVN-TV, Rapid City
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!
