School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD)

SDSSA Award Winners

Rookie of the Year:  Brett Mellem
The 2023 Rookie of the Year is Brett Mellem of the Viborg-Hurley School District.

 

 

 

Community Leader of the Year: Blake Gardner
The 2023 Community Leader of the Year recipient is Blake Gardner.  Superintendent at the Hill City School District

 

 

 

Innovator of the Year:  Joe Schwan
The 2023 Innovator of the Year Award recipient is Joe Schwan, Superintendent, Groton Area School District.