How To Nominate Your Favorite South Dakota Businesses For Awards

Have you ever been shopping or eating somewhere and thought, "This place ought to get some kind of award, they're just that good!"?

Well, there is an award South Dakota businesses can get, and all you have to do is nominate them.

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The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) is accepting nominations through Sunday, August 31, 2025, for South Dakota Retailer of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Service Awards.

Since 1982, the Retailers Association has presented awards to recognize excellence in business and community service. Each January, individuals and families who own or operate outstanding businesses are honored with Retailer of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Service awards during the Association’s statewide Business Conference and Awards Reception in Pierre.

SDRA Executive Director, Nathan Sanderson, said, "We believe in South Dakota businesses. These awards are our way of giving back and recognizing those who make our state a great place to live, work, and raise a family."

Think about the last really good restaurant experience you had, or the last time you had a wonderful customer service experience shopping in any of the great stores across our state. Nominate those places for one of these meaningful awards.

Do you know of a retailer that really puts its heart and soul into its community? Nominate them for an SDRA Community Service Award.

Nominate your favorite businesses right now because nominations close at the end of the month on August 31.

You can get your nominations in at South Dakota Retailers Association online.

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