Governor Noem presented various awards to recipients from across South Dakota.

Outstanding Tourism Industry Members Honored at Governor’s Conference on Tourism

 

PIERRE, S.D. – On Thursday, January 18, Governor Kristi Noem and Travel South Dakota honored tourism industry members and businesses from across South Dakota for their loyalty, commitment, and passion for the state’s tourism industry. Governor Noem presented various awards to recipients from across South Dakota.

The A.H. Pankow Award recognizes a representative of the media for showing superior interest in and coverage of South Dakota’s tourism industry. This year’s award went to Jeff Carrino* of KMSD Radio in Milbank. Jeff and KMSD consistently promote TravelSouthDakota.com, events across the state, and the economic impact of tourism on South Dakota.

*Val Rausch, a member of the Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board, accepted the A.H. Pankow Award on behalf of Jeff Carrino

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