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PIERRE — On Thursday, Gov. 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. Noem presented various awards to recipients from across South Dakota.
The Rooster Rush Cacklin’ Community Award was presented to the Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau for going above and beyond to make in-state and out-of-state hunters feel welcome. From greeting hunters at the airport to distributing legendary pheasant sandwiches throughout the community, Aberdeen encouraged young people to become the next generation of stewards of the land.
In its third year, the Governor’s Tourism Rising Star Award was presented to Taryn Reidt with Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes an individual who has worked in the tourism industry…