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PAMA & Shure Offering Fifth Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

Annual scholarship celebrates the life and accomplishments of industry leader, long-time Shure executive, and founding PAMA member; applications are now being accepted through May 31.

Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, PAMA founding member, and leading voice in the audio community who passed away in 2020, had a passion for education and mentorship throughout his career. Scholarships of $2,000 are targeted to recipients following their passion for audio in an accredited audio program.

PAMA and Shure are specifically interested to learn how the applicants plan to share their knowledge with others in a manner consistent with Brunner’s legacy. Scholarship applications are open as of April 1, with a submission deadline of May 31. Find out more and submit an application here.

PAMA president Yvonne Ho states, “We are approaching the five-year benchmark of this scholarship, and we are pleased to continue paying tribute to the late Mark Brunner by assisting these young audio professionals in their studies. Brunner was a strong supporter of audio education, and a friend and mentor to countless people working in audio today. His absence is deeply felt, but his impact and legacy continue to inspire.”

“I can’t believe it is already the fifth year of offering this scholarship,” adds Chris Schyvinck, president and CEO of Shure. “To be able to help six students with the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship to date, I know Mark would be proud of how PAMA is stepping up to provide this opportunity for students to pursue their dreams.”

The recipients of the first scholarship were Dennis Freeman from Middle Tennessee State University and Emma Brooks from Berklee College of Music. The second scholarship went again to Freeman and Brooks, as well as Benjamin Nix-Bradley of CSU Northridge. The third went to Freeman and Nix-Bradley, as well as Valor Swezey of University of New Haven. The fourth went to Swezey, Narek Manoukian from Southern Utah University and Mei Hei from Berklee College of Music.

About Mark Brunner (1965-2020): A former president of PAMA from 2011-2013, Brunner provided a consistent voice to the strategic implementation of various PAMA activities. During his tenure at Shure, he held several key positions, including director of advertising, managing director of the Musical Instrument and Touring Sound business unit, and vice president of Global Corporate & Government Relations. Mark worked on numerous industry issues, including the FCC rules for wireless device operation/frequency, spectrum allocation, and protecting the wireless microphone market sector. Additionally, he was a member of The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Manufacturer Council, where he frequently shared his views on legislative wireless white space and broadband issues as well as other related industry matters.

Again, go here for more information and to submit an application.