Bracken Professionalism Award
Bracken Professionalism Award
Call for Nominations — Spring 2025
Award Details:
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be a current undergraduate student majoring in business
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Must show outstanding commitment to at least one aspect of the Student Code of Excellence
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GPA is not a consideration for this award
How to Submit a Nomination:
Deadline:
Questions?
Contact Toby Blake, toby.blake@montana.edu.
Past BRACKEN PROFESSIONALISM AWARD Recipients
Hunter Young
Hunter Young is a Spring 2022 graduate studying Marketing. Hunter’s involvement made him stand out as a perfect example of the PRIDE code, specifically his performance in his Residence Life work and engagement in the American Marketing Association (AMA).
Shayna Armer
Shayna Armer is a Spring 2022 graduate studying Marketing and Management with a minor in International Business. Shayna’s involvement made her stand out as a perfect example of the PRIDE code, specifically her performance in her Residence Life work and engagement in the American Marketing Association (AMA).
Madeline Lewis
Madeline Lewis graduated in Fall 2020 with a double major in accounting and finance. Madeline was an active SURGE mentor who developed and executed the 1st Annual Jabs Halloween Party. Madeline was a mentor for all current and prospective students within the college and was selected as our 2019-2020 PRIDE award recipient for her exceptional level of commitment to the Jabs PRIDE code, specifically the engagement piece.
Peter Pfankuch
Peter Pfankuch graduated in Spring 2020 with a degree in Business Management and minors in Economics, Finance Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management. Peter was selected for the Bracken PRIDE award for his incredible contribution to the community through his role in Brothers Helping Brothers, Warriors and Quiet Waters board member, and his leadership in DEI acceptance within the college.
Hannah Johnston
Hannah Johnston graduated in Spring 2018 with a degree in Business Management. Hannah was selected for the Bracken PRIDE award for her outstanding professionalism and engagement.
Katya Peterson
Katya Peterson graduated in Spring 2017 with a degree in Business Management and Marketing. Katya was selected for the Bracken PRIDE award for her outstanding professionalism and engagement. Kayta was involved in numerous activities including coordinating the Bozeman Ted Talks, an active member of our award winning AMA chapter, an AdvoCat, and Honor student.
Michelle Cassens
Michelle Cassens graduated in Spring 2016 with a degree in Business Management. Michelle was selected for the Bracken PRIDE award for her outstanding professionalism and engagement. Michelle co-authored a research paper the JJCBE faculty, was the firstJJCBE student to be named a Presidential EMerging Scholar and is also a Level 1 certified ski instructor, a certified wilderness first responder, and a property manager
Matthew Paoli-Asaro
Matthew Paoli-Asaro graduated in Spring 2015 with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies. Matthew was selected for the Bracken PRIDE award for his outstanding engagement. Matthew was a JJCBE TA, a member of the MSU Rugby club, second grade Spanish tutor, volunteer for the Community Cafe and Verge Theater, and MSU Advocat.
Kristina Bart
Kristina Bart graduated in Spring 2014 with a degree in Business Management. Kristina was selected as our 2013-2014 PRIDE award recipient for her exceptional level of commitment to the Jabs PRIDE code, specifically the engagement piece. Kristina was actively involved in the JJCBE as an officer in the SIFE/Enactus club, the Montana Blue Grass Project, she participated in the SEA Internships, and helped coordinate the start up weekends for the Freshman seminar.
Mikaleen Lowe
Katherine Snapp
Arnie Kleinsasser
Matthew Helegeson
Austin Owens
