Texas A&M University- Texarkana held a luncheon on May 9, 2025, to honor the nominees and the winner of the 2025 Scott Bruner Award for Visionary Student Leadership. The Bruner Award provides recognition for those hardworking individuals who strive to make A&M-Texarkana a better place for students to live, learn, and grow. Based solely on leadership and service to the University, this distinguished award is given to a student who exhibits ethical, creative leadership and promotes a positive campus climate while remaining in good academic standing. The award recognizes students who embody four key values: service, leadership, impact, and community building.
The award is named for Scott Bruner, whose visionary leadership and steadfast dedication helped build not just the physical structures of the University, but also the strong foundation of support and connection that defines the university community today. His efforts continue to shape the student experience in powerful ways.
The winner of this year’s Scott Bruner Award for Visionary Student Leadership is Sykora Guy. Sykora is a sophomore sports management major from Pampa, Texas and is a founding member of A&M-Texarkana’s esports team.
