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Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota, Sanford USD Medical Center

Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota and the Sanford USD Medical Center have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for their dedication to heart patients. The organization included the hospitals in an advertising insert in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Guidebook.

Dakota Business Finance/South Eastern Development Foundation

Dakota Business Finance and South Eastern Development Foundation have added two credit analysts.

Amber Gibson

Casey Bollweg

Casey Bollweg has 12 years of experience in financial services.

Amber Gibson has almost two decades of experience in public service, including eight years with the city of Sioux Falls and 11 years in a previous stint with the South Eastern Council of Governments, Dakota Business Finance and the South Eastern Development Foundation.

Sanford Health

For the fourth consecutive year, Fortune has named Sanford Health to its list of America’s Most Innovative Companies. The 2026 list recognizes 300 U.S.-based companies for leadership in fostering creativity, advancing technology and driving transformational change. The ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, is based on three equally weighted dimensions: product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. Fortune identified Sanford Health’s culture as its strongest dimension, reflecting a commitment to systemwide transformation through technology-enabled care that enhances the patient experience and strengthens the workforce.

LSS of South Dakota

LSS of South Dakota has presented its annual youth mentoring awards:

• Outstanding Community Partner: POET.
• Outstanding Mentor: Adrienne McKeown of Harrisburg.
• Outstanding Rookie Mentor: KayeLynn Waterman.

Pathward

The Network of Women employee resource group at Pathward NA has named Karla Cotton as the winner of its 2026 Empowering Women Award. Cotton, a team member for almost two decades, is the vice president of partner engagement. The award recognizes those who spend their time empowering women and future generations, going the extra mile to create a safe space for others, encourage community and develop others. Cotton directed a $1,500 donation that was part of the award to First Tee South Dakota, where she serves on the board of directors.

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

The Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is the winner of the 2026 Southeast South Dakota Innovation Award from the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association. It was recognized for transformations at the Great Plains Zoo, including upgraded habitats, the butterfly garden that is under construction and the aquarium to come.

Southeast Technical College

Southeast Technical College has been named one of 25 semifinalists for the $1 million 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence by the Aspen Institute. Ten finalists will be announced in June.