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Story written by: Matthew Schmidt

South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn bestowed the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Presidential Medallion upon six individuals Tuesday afternoon for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The recipients were:

• Keith Corbett, outgoing mayor of Brookings;
• Amy Hockett, director of clinic operations, Sanford Clinic Brookings;
• Jason Merkley, president and CEO, Brookings Health System;
• Patrick Siegling, clinic director, Avera Medical Group Brookings;
• Bonny Specker, professor emerita, South Dakota State University; and
• Klint Willert, superintendent of schools, Brookings School District.

The ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Presidential Medallion is bestowed on very select individuals who have significantly contributed toward the advancement and benefit of South Dakota State University.