Rising in Excellence Award Nomination Please Note - Criteria for the Rising in Excellence Award Nominee must be: - a current member of SME Sioux Falls - between the ages of 25-45 - viewed as a future leader in the community - an individual in the SD Business Community who has contributed - SME Board Members are not eligible Nominator Information First Name* Last Name* Place of Employment* Email* Cell Phone* Work Phone* Mailing Address* City* State* ZIP code* Nominee Information First Name* Last Name* Place of Employment* Email* Phone* Mailing Address* City* State* ZIP code* What impact has the nominee made in the community?* What impact has the nominee made in their place of business?* What organizations is the nominee a part of?* In This Section:Special Events & Awards Nominate a Woman of Excellence Rising in Excellence Award Nomination Excellence Awards Past Winners 2019 – Mark Griffin 2018 – Rod Carlson 2017 – Bernie DeWald 2016 – Tom Walsh, Sr. 2015 – Evan Nolte 2014 – T. Denny Sanford 2013 – Jeff Scherschligt 2012 – Dana Dykhouse 2011 – Donald A. Dunham Jr. 2010 – Tony Bour Get Tickets