South Dakota Society of Medical Assistants
At the Heart of Healthcare
Recognition and Awards
We are excited to share that Erica Arends, CMA (AAMA) will run for Trustee during the election at the 2026 House of Delegates, which will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
Good Luck Erica!!! Thank you for representing SD!!!
2025 AAMA Excel Awards
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Website Development
Congratulations Regan & Amanda!!
Each year the SDSMA awards up to 2 Student Scholarships at the state convention. Each applicant is asked to write a 500 word essay explaining why they want to be a Medical Assistant and how they will give back to their communities once they graduate.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Regan & Amanda!!! This years winners!!!
** 2024 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD Winner
Jo Penning
2023 AAMA Employer of the Year
Urology Specialists Clinic & Surgical Center - Sioux Falls, SD
2021 AAMA Employer of the Year
Avera Health
2024 AAMA Excel Awards
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Community Service
2023 AAMA Excel Awards
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Community Service
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Membership Retention
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Marketing, Promotion and Recruitment
2022 AAMA Excel Awards
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Website Development
Publishing
Marketing, Promotion & Recruitment
2019 AAMA Excel Awards
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Marketing, Promotion, and Recruitment
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Website Development
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Publishing
2021 AAMA Excel Awards
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Marketing, Promotion, and Recruitment
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Website Development
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Publishing
2018 AAMA Excel Awards
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Membership Retention
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Marketing, Promotion, and Recruitment
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Student Membership Recruitment
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Website Development
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Community Service
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Publishing