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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.