PAMA, Shure Announce Recipients of 2023 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

PAMA, Shure Announce Recipients of 2023 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship Award is offered annually to students pursuing an education in professional audio By Dan Daley, Audio Editor

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 7:00 am

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The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Inc., has announced recipients of the third-annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship.

The 2023 recipients are Dennis Freeman, Middle Tennessee State University (for the third consecutive year); Benjamin Nix-Bradley, CSU Northridge (for the second year); and Valor Swezey, University of New Haven (for the first time).

Dennis Freeman

Each $2,000 scholarship is offered annually to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio.

Freeman, who has begun his final year in audio production, said, The Mark Brunner Scholarship has opened the opportunity for me to continue and further my studies under the audio production degree. I am forever grateful for the privilege of having this scholarship. I look forward to all my future plans, including an internship in the spring at a local recording studio.

Benjamin Nix-Bradley

Added Swezey, who is studying music and sound recording, This scholarship does mean a lot to me because, as for most people in college right now, money can be a huge barrier. This scholarship lets me focus my energy on my classes, rather than on how I'm going to pay for books and supplies.

Valor Swezey

A former president of PAMA, Brunner was VP of global corporate and government relations, working on such issues as FCC rules for wireless-device operation/frequency and spectrum allocation and lobbying to protect the wireless-microphone market sector. Having joined Shure in 1989, he had held such positions as director of advertising and managing director of the Musical Instrument and Touring Sound business unit.

Speaking on behalf of PAMA, Chris Regan, chair of the board of directors, said, For the third straight year, we have been able to honor the legacy of Mark Brunner with awarding assistance to the next generation of audio professionals. We are pleased to once again help Dennis Freeman and Benjamin Nix-Bradley with their pursuits and to add Valor Swezey to the roster of young talent receiving this scholarship. Mark had a passion for mentorship and would certainly be proud of these recipients. We thank Shure for partnering with PAMA on this scholarship and for making it possible. PAMA received a record number of student applications this year, and we are thrilled to see the scholarship continue to grow.

Said Shure President/CEO Chris Schyvinck, Expanding to three Mark Brunner Scholarship recipients is something I know Mark would be very proud of. The number of applicants has grown significantly and has become more diverse. We're proud to help the development of the next generation of leaders in this industry.

Individuals and companies interested in supporting the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship fund may donate via the PAMA website. PAMA is appreciative of all donations that honor Mark's legacy and support students pursuing careers in the professional audio industry.

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