Sales & Marketing Professionals will present two $1,000 scholarships, to Hattiesburg High School Senior, A’Nya Seals and USM Graduate Student, Kaela Barnicle, Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 a.m., at William Carey University, Tatum Court Building, third floor.
The Sales and Marketing Professionals’ Rising Star Scholarship is designed to recognize and promote outstanding achievement by students pursuing a degree in sales, marketing, or a related field. It is our intention to invest in those who are the future of our profession.
Applicants for the Rising Star Scholarship were tasked with an essay on why they are interested in or chose their field of study and how they plan to impact the field once employed. In addition, College Rising Star applicants provided a small portfolio of applicable work that has been completed during school.
A'Nya Seals
“We received impressive applications and we are honored to award a $1,000 scholarship to both A’Nya and Kaela, supporting their continued education as they become the next generation of Sales & Marketing Professionals”, says Jami King, SMP Secretary and Rising Star Scholarship co-chair.
“These two students stood out because of their current work and the passion they show for pursuing an education in the communication field,” adds Dr. Robert Townsend, SMP Vice President and Rising Star Scholarship co-chair.
Kaela Barnicle
Sales & Marketing Professionals held the first Statewide Pinnacle Awards on Tuesday, April 11. Funds were raised through sponsorship of the awards program, ad sales, ticket purchases and monetary donations. SMP President, Katie Martin says, “We were humbled and honored by the support for the Sales & Marketing Rising Star Scholarship at the Mississippi Pinnacle Awards. However, our fundraising continues year-round. The financial support from businesses and individuals is paramount to our ability to provide more scholarships and foster the next generation of practitioners.”
