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.

Tom Brokaw Award Nomination Form
To nominate an individual for the Tom Brokaw Award, click the link above to obtain a nomination form, print, and return to:

SD Broadcasters Association
PO Box 1037
Pierre, SD  57501
or fax to:  605.224.7426

 

Tom Brokaw Award Recipients

 

2016 - Angela Kennecke – KELO-TV

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2015 - Zach Nelson – Performance Radio

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2014 - Tom Hanson - KDLT TV

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2013 - Perry Miller - Brookings Radio

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2012 - Bob Faehn - KXLG Radio

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2011 - Dean Johnson - KXLG Radio

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2010 - Marcia Burdick – Schurz Communications

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2009 - Monte Loos & Bill Duhamel - Duhamel Broadcasting

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2008 - Mark Ovenden – KDLT TV

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2007 - Jack Caudill – KEVN TV

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2006 - Doug Lund – KELO-TV

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2005 - Nancy Naeve – KSFY TV

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2004 - Dean Sorenson – Sorenson Broadcasting

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2003 - J.P. Skelly – KORN/KQRN Radio

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2002 - Mark Millage – KELO-TV

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2001 - Sherry Kurtz – KDLT TV

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2000 - Steve Hemmingsen – KELO-TV

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1999 - John Goeman – KJAM Radio

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1998 - Jerry Oster – WNAX Radio

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1997 - No recipient

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1996 - Helene Duhamel – KOTA-TV

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1995 - No recipient

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1994 - David J. Law – KWAT/KIXX/KDLO Radio

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1993 - No recipient

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1992 - Jim Davis – KWSN/KRRO Radio

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1991 - Fred Smith – KCCR/KLXS Radio

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1990 - Gene Hetland – KSOO/KPAT Radio

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1989 - William “Bill” Knutson – KOTA-TV

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1988 - Wayne Pritchard – KSOO/KPAT Radio

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1987 - Robert D. Hill – WNAX Radio

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1986 - Thomas M. Sheeley – KELO-Land

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1985 - Steve Hemmingsen – KELO-TV

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1984 - Jerry Dahmen – KXRB/KIOV Radio

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1983 - “Stu” Steele – KIMM/KGGG Radio

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1982 - Abner George – KTOQ Radio

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1981 - Tom Brokaw – NBC News