Norsk Høstfest - North America's Largest Scandanvian Festival


The Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame is an enduring means of honoring those persons of Scandinavian descent in North America who have achieved greatness in their fields of endeavor and/or whose efforts have contributed significantly to the betterment of mankind. Through the recognition of these outstanding individuals, it is hoped that others will be inspired to strive for meaningful accomplishments as well.

	Carl Ben Eielson 10/15/1984 Aviator and Explorer

	Myron Floren 10/15/1984 Musician and Performer

	Sondre Norheim 10/15/1984 Skiing Pioneer

	Brynhild Haugland 10/15/1984 Legislator and Pioneer

	Casper Oimoen 10/15/1984 Skiing Champion

	Knut Haukelid 10/15/1985 War Hero and Author

	John Moses 10/15/1985 Governor and US Senator

	Lynn Anderson 10/15/1985 Country Music Superstar

	Orion Samuelson 10/15/1985 Broadcaster and Ag Expert

	Buzz Aldrin 10/15/1985 Astronaut

	Ragnvold Nestos 10/15/1986 North Dakota Governor, 1921-1924

	Dr. Norman Borlaug 10/15/1986 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

	Brad Gjermundson 10/15/1986 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider

	Arley Bjella 10/15/1986 Attorney, Community Leader, Business Leader

	Lars Ueland 10/15/1986 Father of the Initiative and Referendum

	Jan Stenerud 10/15/1986 NFL Hall of Fame Kicker

	Agnes Geelan 10/15/1987 Author and Political Activist

	Norman Lorentzsen 10/15/1987 Railroad Executive

	Walter Mondale 10/15/1987 U.S. Vice President

	Dr. Marion Nelson 10/15/1987 Art Historian

	Sidney Anders Rand 10/15/1987 Educator and Diplomat

	O.E. Rölvaag 10/15/1988 Author

	Anne Carlsen 10/15/1988 Champion for the Disabled

	Knute Rockne 10/15/1988 Football Legend

	Thomas Kleppe 10/15/1988 Businessman and Public Servant

	99th Infantry Battalion 10/15/1989 Composed solely of Norwegians and Americans of Norwegian descent, it distinguished itself in World War II with its men’s bravery, stealth, and speed on the battlefield.

	William Guy 10/15/1989 Governor and Farmer

	Allen Olson 10/15/1989 Governor and Attorney

	Erling Nicolai Rolfsrud 10/15/1989 Columnist

	Curtis Carlson 10/15/1989 Business Leader

	Dr. Merton Utgaard 10/15/1990 International Music Ambassador

	Victor Borge 10/15/1990 Comedian and Musician

	John Hanson 10/15/1990 Business Leader

	Gilmore Schjeldahl 10/15/1991 Packaging and plastics innovator

	Bud Grant 10/15/1991 Winning Head Coach

	Karsten Solheim 10/15/1991 Reinventor of the golf club

	Charles A. Lindbergh 10/15/1991 Legendary Flyer

	Joe Foss 10/15/1992 War Hero and Governor

	Marilyn Carlson Nelson 10/15/1992 Corporate and Civic Leader

	Stein Eriksen 10/15/1992 Olympic Gold Medalist

	Lenus Carlson 10/15/1992 Opera Singer

	Gerhard Heiberg 10/15/1993 International Scandinavian Cultural Award - Olympic Games Chairman and CEO

	Earle Hyman 10/15/1993 Humanitarian Award

	Eric Sevareid 10/15/1993 Journalist

	Eric M. Hilton 10/15/1993 Business Leader

	Chet Atkins 10/15/1994 Humanitarian Award

	Vilhjalmur Stefansson 10/15/1994 Explorer and Author

	Byron Dorgan 10/15/1994 Public Servant

	Martin Olaf Sabo 10/15/1994 Public Servant

	Rear Admiral Kenneth L. Veth 10/15/1995 Meritorious Patriotism Award - Aircraft Carrier Commander

	Harold Schafer 10/15/1995 Humanitarian Award

	Joy Steenson Reitan 10/15/1995 Recognition of Meritorious Service by the Women of WWII - Joy Steenson Reitan, accepting as representative of the women who served in the armed forces during World War II.

	Brig. General John H. McGee 10/15/1995 Meritorious Patriotism Award - Legion of Merit Recipient

	Joseph Enright 10/15/1995 Navy Hero

	Major General Neil D. Van Sickle 10/15/1995 Meritorious Patriotism Award - Hero and Author

	Lt. General Donn J. Robertson 10/15/1995 Meritorious Patriotism Award - Comanding General of the Marines in the Pacific

	Lt. General Donn R. Pepke 10/15/1995 Meritorious Patriotism Award - Army hero

	Celeste Holm 10/15/1995 Stage, Movie, and Screen Actress

	Gen. David C. Jones 10/15/1995 Meritorious Patriotism Award - Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

	Fritz Scholder 10/15/1996 Artist

	Charley Pride 10/15/1996 Merit of Distinction Award in the Performing Arts - Country Music Superstar

	Kenneth Dahlberg 10/15/1996 Entrepreneur and War Hero

	Dr. Thor Heyerdahl 10/15/1996 International Scandinavian Cultural Award - Anthropologist & Author

	Gary Swanson 10/15/1996 Wildlife Artist

	Håkan Hagegård 10/15/1996 International Scandinavian Cultural Award - Singer and Entertainer

	Dale Brown 10/15/1997 Huimanitarian Award - Basketball Coach and Humanitarian

	Bjøro Haaland 10/15/1997 Høstfest Merit of Distinction Award in the Performing Arts - Norwegian Country Music Star

	Kjell Bergh 10/15/1997 Entrepreneur and Goodwill Ambassador for the United States

	Arlene Dahl 10/15/1997 Actress, Author and Fashion Designer

	Rolf Kristian Stang 10/15/1998 Singer, Actor, and Lecturer

	Dale Morrison 10/15/1998 Corporate Leader

	Ralph Engelstad 10/15/1998 Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

	Theodore Roosevelt Association and Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation 10/15/1998 Preserving the memory of our 26th President

	Governor George A. Sinner 10/15/1999 Høstfest Millennium Award

	Governor Edward T. Schafer 10/15/1999 Høstfest Millenium Award

	Governor William L. Guy 10/15/1999 Høstfest Millenium Award

	Governor Allen I. Olson 10/15/1999 Høstfest Millennium Award

	Governor Arthur A. Link 10/15/1999 Høstfest Millennium Award

	Leif Eriksson 10/15/1999 Explorer of the Millennium Award - Son of Iceland - Grandson of Norway

	Sacagawea 10/15/2000 Trailblazer Award - Peacemaker and Guide

	Bjørn Erik Borgen 10/15/2000 Investment Entrepreneur

	Phyllis Bryn-Julson 10/15/2000 Singer and Performer

	Glenn Welstad 10/15/2000 Entrepreneur

	Ann Bancroft/Liv Arneson 10/15/2001 Trailblazer Award - Antarctica Explorers

	Winston R. Wallin 10/15/2001 Corporate leader, education champion

	Odd S. Lovoll, Ph.D. 10/15/2001 Renowned author, university professor

	Peggy Lee 10/15/2002 Legendary jazz and pop singer

	Dr. Jon Wefald 10/15/2002 University president

	Alf Engen 10/15/2002 U.S. Ski Champion and developer of western U.S. ski areas.

	Mark Lehner 10/7/2003 Trailblazer Award - Egyptologist

	Gen. Charles F. Wald 10/8/2003 Meritorious Patriotism Award

	Maj. Gen. Michael J. Haugen 10/8/2003 Meritorious Patriotism Award

	Maj. Gen. Claude V. Christianson 10/8/2003 Meritorious Patriotism Award

	Rear Admiral Michael H. Miller 10/8/2003 Meritorious Patriotism Award

	Lt. Gen. Jerry L. Sinn 10/8/2003 Meritorious Patriotism Award

	Jim Henson 10/8/2003 Creator of the Muppets

	Gary Tharaldson 10/8/2003 President, Tharaldson Companies

	The Honorable Kent Conrad 10/7/2004 United States Senator

	Clay Jenkinson 10/7/2004 Humanities Scholar

	Ragnhild Hagen 10/12/2005 Humanitarian Award - Friend to the citizens of North Dakota

	Norma Larsen Zimmer 10/12/2005 Vocalist and Lawrence Welk's "Champagne Lady"

	John D. Johnson 10/12/2005 President and Chief Executive Officer, CHS

	HRH Crown Princess Märtha 10/12/2005 International Scandinavian Cultural Award

	John M. Lund 10/11/2006 CEO - Sons of Norway

	Governor John Hoeven 10/11/2006 North Dakota Governor

	Jerry Iverson 10/11/2006 Industry Leader

	Carroll Juven 10/11/2006 Tour director and diplomat

	HH Princess Atsrid 10/10/2007 The second child of King Olav V

	Johann Olav Koss 10/10/2007 Considered one of the greatest winter athletes of all time.

	Sister Thomas Welder 10/10/2007 University of Mary President

	Wayne Stenehjem 10/10/2007 North Dakota State Attorney General