Rising in Excellence Award Nomination

Nominations for the 2026 Rising in Excellence Award are now closed. Winner will be announced at the Sioux Falls Leadership Summit on November 5, 2026.

Rising in Excellence is an award presented to a current SME member in the South Dakota business community who has built a business or is leading within their organization.

The criteria for the Rising in Excellence Award include that the individual must be

– A current member of SME Sioux Falls between the ages of 25 and 40.
View list of current SME Members here: SME SIOUX FALLS MEMBERSHIP
– They must be in the South Dakota business community and have built a business or are leading in their organization.
– The individual must have contributed within their organization and have a track record of 5+ years.
– They are viewed as a future leader in the community and volunteer their time, treasure, and/or talents.

A committee of SME members will judge the award.