… Nominations sought for 2024 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Awards The Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Selection Committee is seeking nominations of individuals for South Dakota State University's Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award Program. Founded in 1927, the program is marking its 97th … unselfishly of their talent, time and leadership. There is no age requirement, but the nominees must be living at the time honorees are notified. Spouses may be nominated, but a separate nomination form is needed for each individual. Recipients must be residents of South Dakota. If nominees were previously employed by SDSU, employment cannot have been within the …
… Kim Vanneman of Winner named 2023 Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community Kim Vanneman Kim Vanneman was recently honored for her contributions to South Dakota during the 2023 South Dakota State University Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community recognition banquet held at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center on the SDSU campus Sept. 15. Growing up on a Chamberlain cattle ranch, Vanneman spent most of her time outdoors helping her dad, Maynard Jensen. “I truly enjoyed being outdoors and working with the cattle and horses and helping Dad. I was his right-hand girl,” Vanneman said. “I knew from an early age that …