SDFU Now Taking Nominations for 2018 Rural Dakota Pride Awards

Nominate a Volunteer Who Makes Your Community A Better Place to Live

2018 nominations are due July 1. To nominate a volunteer in your community, simply click here or contact Hofhenke at 605-352-6761 ext. 114.

 The five Rural Dakota Pride Awards will be presented during SDFU Day at the 2018 South Dakota State Fair.

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For several years now, Jeff Kreun, the owner of Kreun Kustom, an upholstery shop that specializes in customized motorcycle seats and auto interiors, has been involved in bike build projects designed to spark teens’ interest in mechanics. He also helps engineering students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology with contests.

 During the 2017 S.D. State Fair, S.D. Farmers Union (SDFU) recognized Kreun with the Dakota Rural Pride Award. Today, SDFU asks South Dakotans to nominate folks like Kreun, who give back to their communities, for the 2018 Rural Dakota Pride Award. Nominees do not need to be members of SDFU.

Courtesy of SDFU

2018 nominations for the Rural Dakota Pride awards are due July 1. To nominate a volunteer in your community, simply visit the SDFU website, sdfufoundation.org or contact Hofhenke at 605-352-6761 ext. 114.

The five Rural Dakota Pride Awards will be presented during SDFU Day at the 2018 South Dakota State Fair. 2017 honorees are pictured here: The honorees are pictured here with SDFU Vice President, Wayne Soren, (far left ) and SDFU President, Doug Sombke. Honorees include (left to right): Bob Satter, Irene; Lacey Rippentrop, Tea; Donna Duffy, Winner;  Lorelee Nelson, Carthage and Jeff Kreun, Black Hawk (not pictured).