4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

Shooting Sports in South Dakota relies heavily on volunteers, those volunteers give tremendous time to promote and teach about their chosen discipline. To celebrate the efforts of those volunteers, and the visionaries who helped start the program and guide it through the years there was a Shooting Sports Hall of Fame established.

The 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame was started in 2015. It was created to recognize those who played a role in bringing shooting sports to the South Dakota 4-H Program and those who have helped it to grow on the state and regional levels. It is also a place to recognize participants who have participated and excelled in contests, beyond South Dakota and 4-H.

Inductees have been involved as Level 2 state instructors, have shown leadership in the development of disciplines, national championship range officers, national championship crew members, coaches for the national teams, participants who have gone on to excel past 4-H involvement, and those who have gone above and beyond to further the state program.

Nominations are accepted all year. Current, former, living or non-living volunteers are eligible to be inducted into the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame. The new class will be selected after July 1 each year. SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development celebrates 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame recipients Sunday evening during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

To nominate someone for the Shooting Sports Hall of Fame, fill out the form on the 4-H Volunteer Recognition Awards page. If you have questions about the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame Award, please contact the State 4-H Office.

2026 Honoree

2026 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame Honoree, Tim Pravecek, standing in front of a backdrop with his award.

Tim Pravecek, Tripp County
A passionate supporter of youth development, Pravecek’s commitment has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Tripp County shooting sports program. His efforts have helped transform the program from one with limited resources into a thriving place where youth have access to the equipment, training and support needed to succeed.

Pravecek has also volunteered at numerous 4-H shooting sports events, including fall and spring state shoots, participated in annual planning meetings, and helped guide the future of the program. He served as chief range officer for the shotgun discipline in 2005 and 2006 and has coached several national teams in multiple disciplines.