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Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Jan 21, 2021 4:16 PM A woman from Onida has been recognized by South Dakota’s tourism industry for her hospitality and customer service. Four Ruth Ziolkowski Outstanding Hospitality & Customer Service Award are given annually, one in each of the state’s four tourism regions. Gov. Kristi Noem presented one of the honors to Debra Knodel who works at the Governor’s Inn in Pierre.

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Jan 22, 2021 6:43 AM Yesterday (Jan. 21), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Tourism presented awards to tourism industry members and businesses, honoring their ingenuity & diligence, extraordinary customer service practices, and lifetime commitment to tourism.    The prestigious Ben Black Elk Award honors an individual who makes outstanding contributions to the state’s visitor industry. This lifetime achievement award went to Susan Johnson of Deadwood. Johnson was the first Secretary of the Department of Tourism and paved the way for many i...