MARK BRUNNER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO SCHOLARSHIP
Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) and Shure Incorporated announce recipients of 2024 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
September 16, 2024
— Valor Swezey from University of New Haven is named recipient for the second consecutive year, and Narek Manoukian from Southern Utah University and Mei Hei from Berklee College of Music for the first year, as honorees of the annual scholarship that celebrates the life and accomplishments of long-time Shure executive and PAMA board member Mark Brunner —
PAMA, in partnership with Shure Incorporated, announces the 2024 recipients of the fourth annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, a past president of PAMA and a leading voice in the professional audio community, had an unwavering passion for education and mentorship throughout his career. Each scholarship is offered annually to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio.
The 2024 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship recipients are Valor Swezey from University of New Haven (for the second year) and Narek Manoukian from Southern Utah University and Mei Hei from Berklee College of Music (each for the first year).
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance, in partnership with Shure Incorporated, offers the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship annually to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, PAMA founding member and leading voice in the audio community, had an unwavering passion for education and mentorship throughout his career. The $2,000 scholarship is targeted to a recipient following their passion for audio in an accredited audio program. PAMA and Shure will specifically be curious to learn how the applicant plans to share their knowledge with others in a manner consistent with Mark’s legacy.
Qualifications
A student pursuing a degree in professional audio, enrolled in an accredited program. Only students enrolled full-time will be considered.
Application
Applicants will submit a 300-word essay on why they are pursuing an audio degree and specifically detail how they plan to share their knowledge with others in a manner consistent with the legacy of Mark Brunner.
Award
Applications for awards are open from April 1, 2024 and close at 5:00 p.m. EST on May 31, 2024. Applicants will be notified regarding award determination no later than August 31, 2024. Scholarship winners will be profiled in a press release and on the PAMA website following award announcements.
The value of the scholarship award will be up to $2,000 per year. Applicants may reapply each year of eligibility (maximum four years), depending on the length of the applicant’s degree program.
Donations
Individuals and companies interested in supporting the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship fund may donate here. We appreciate your support in honoring Mark’s legacy and supporting students pursuing careers in the professional audio industry.
About Mark Brunner
1965-2020
A former President of PAMA from 2011-2013, Brunner provided a consistent voice to the strategic direction of PAMA and its role in advancing the professional audio industry. Mark joined Shure in 1989 and during his tenure held several key positions, including Director of Advertising and Managing Director of the Musical Instrument and Touring Sound business unit. Most recently, Mark was Vice President of Global Corporate & Government Relations, where he worked on numerous industry issues, including the FCC rules for wireless device operation/frequency, spectrum allocation, and lobbied to protect the wireless microphone market sector. Additionally, he was a prominent member of The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Manufacturers Council, where he frequently shared his views on legislative wireless white space and broadband issues as well as other related industry matters.
PAMA and Shure Incorporated Announce Recipients
of 2023 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
— Dennis Freeman from Middle Tennessee State University is named recipient for the third consecutive year; Benjamin Nix-Bradley from CSU Northridge for the second year; and Valor Swezey from University of New Haven for the first year, as honorees of the annual scholarship that celebrates the life and accomplishments of long-time Shure executive and PAMA board member Mark Brunner —
Lemoyne, PA, September 21, 2023 – The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, announces the 2023 recipients of the third annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, a past president of PAMA and a leading voice in the professional audio community, had an unwavering passion for education and mentorship throughout his career. Each $2,000 scholarship is offered annually to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio.
The 2023 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship recipients are Dennis Freeman from Middle Tennessee State University (for the third consecutive year); Benjamin Nix-Bradley from CSU Northridge (for the second year); and Valor Swezey from University of New Haven (for the first year).
PAMA and Shure Incorporated Announce Recipients of
2022 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
— Emma Brooks from Berklee College of Music and Dennis Freeman from Middle Tennessee State University are named recipients for the second consecutive year, and Benjamin Nix-Bradley from CSU Northridge joins in his first year, as honorees of the annual scholarship that celebrates the life and accomplishments of long-time Shure executive and PAMA board member Mark Brunner —
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, announces the 2022 recipients of the second annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, a past president of PAMA and a leading voice in the professional audio community, had an unwavering passion for education and mentorship throughout his career. The $2,000 scholarship is offered annually to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio.
The 2022 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship recipients are Emma Brooks from Berklee College of Music and Dennis Freeman from Middle Tennessee State University (each returning for the second year) and Benjamin Nix-Bradley from CSU Northridge (in his first year as recipient).