shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com November 12, 2019 • Page 3 South Dakota Department Of Tourism Wins Eight Top Travel Industry Awards PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Tourism recently won eight awards in a prestigious international marketing competition. This is the most Adrian Awards the department has ever won in a single year. The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards recognize travel marketing organizations for innovative sales and marketing efforts in advertising, public relations and digital marketing. “The Department of Tourism is focused on producing highly effective marketing that showcases our state’s incredible beauty all while utilizing cutting-edge technology to reach visitors,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Tourism is a vital industry in South Dakota that is creating jobs and generating revenue at the state and local levels of government, so I am proud to see our efforts recognized with these prestigious awards.” The Department of Tourism, in partnership The first cold nights sent Billy indoors. Aunt Ada always had room on the couch for Billy. It was different now, of course, since Desdemona passed away. She was good, for a cat. Now there was just Billy and the other cat, Boots, to share the couch. Billy was no dummy. In the past three years or so, since he became the official town dog, he not only knew his duties, but his options as well. Billy’s duties were to see the children safely across the street to school (helped by Martin, the crossing guard) and to visit the residents of the Rest of Your Life retirement home. And his options? Well, with cold weather on its way, Billy knew he could leave his favorite bed under the cottonwood tree and move into the insulated dog house the high school kids built for him. And … this is the good part … he could do what he always did and move in with Aunt Ada and Boots at night. In making his daily rounds, Billy was given snacks out the back door of several cafes and the retirement home. The Mule Barn had a special each Sunday on chicken fried steak, so Billy learned to hit the Barn’s back door when he saw folks going to church. And Boots doesn’t wiggle around much on the couch. Life is good. with marketing agencies Lawrence & Schiller, Miles Partnership, MMGY Global, and NJF PR, won: Silver award for the “Deadwood: The Movie” in-market premiere public relations campaign Silver award for the “Seasons of SoDak” Fall 2018 social media campaign Silver award for the “Rushmore on Tour” Denver out-of-home event activation Silver award for the “Great Faces, Great Places” 2018 integrated marketing campaign encompassing print, TV, digital, out-ofhome, social, and public relations Silver award for the “Great Faces, Great Places” 2018 print media campaign Silver award for TravelSouthDakota.com Bronze award for the 2019 mobile campaign utilizing engaging haptic vibration effects Bronze award for the “South Dakota Presents Deadwood” digital media campaign “We are so proud of the work and dedication of our department and our marketing agencies,” said James Hagen, Secretary of the Department of Tourism. “South Dakota is our passion, so we work hard every year to create unique and beautiful advertising that tells the South Dakota story and drives visitation to our state. The Adrian Award competition is tough, and it is such an honor to be recognized at that level.” The Adrian Awards feature three entry divisions (advertising, public rela- tions, and digital marketing), 14 categories and 110 subcategories dedicated to tourism and hospitality. The awards are chosen by senior industry and media experts from more than 1,100 entries. The South Dakota Department of Tourism is comprised of Tourism and the South Dakota Arts Council. The Department is led by Secretary James D. Hagen. State Capitol To Implement New Safety Measures PIERRE, S.D. – Secretary Craig Price and the Department of Public Safety today announced that a new safety measure designed to keep South Dakota’s state Capitol building safe and accessible to the public will begin this fall. A security screening room will be constructed near the Capitol’s north entrance and located in office space currently occupied by the Bureau of Human Resources Clas- sifications Division. Those employees have relocated to another space in preparation of the project. “This is a proactive step in working to protect the Capitol and those who use it,” said Price. “We have designed the screening process to be the least intrusive as possible and allow people to go about their Capitol business. These improvements will enhance public safety while preserving the accessibility of the statehouse.” “Our State Capitol is the people’s house and this project ensures everyone who visits the building has a safe, positive experience while enjoying its historic beauty,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Safety is always our top priority, and this modernized approach to Capitol security will help us best serve the hundreds of kids and thousands of visitors who visit the Capitol every year.” Once the security screening room is completed, visitors will enter through the north doors and be directed into the screening room. 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