Each year the SDBA, through a selection committee, honors a person in broadcasting who has been especially active during the past year in Community Affairs. People in management are urged to enter, or enter a person on your staff. The individual chosen will be honored with a plaque at a reception during the SDBA Annual Leadership Conference.
Past Award Winners
2025
Jay Murphy
Riverfront Broadcasting
Rapid City
2024
Ian Rambo
Riverfront Broadcasting
KQRQ FM
2023
Dave Lesher
Riverfront Broadcasting
Yankton
2023
Wynn Speece
WNAX
Yankton
2022
Jim Kallas
Riverfront Broadcasting Black Hills
Rapid City / Spearfish
2021
Brian Lundquist
Hub City Radio
Aberdeen
2020
Chris Gross
KOTA-TV / KEVN-TV
Rapid City
2019
Jason Schaunaman
Hub City Radio
Aberdeen
2018
Scott Kooistra
Riverfront Broadcasting
Yankton