Society of Entrepreneurs

2012 Master Entrepreneur Award: Michael J. Bruns

by SOE on May 16, 2012

The Society of Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Junior Achievement of Memphis, is pleased to announce that the 2012 recipient of the Master Entrepreneur Award is Michael J. Bruns. The Master Entrepreneur Award was presented to Mike Bruns, Retired Chairman of Comtrak Logistics on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the 20^th Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet.

This esteemed honor is given to the member of the Society who best exemplifies the full range of characteristics: self direction, determination, creativity, leadership, and integrity that are necessary for membership in the Society. This person is, in other words, a perfect example of the capacities, accomplishments, and breadth that result from the fullest development of the entrepreneurial spirit. The following video is of Mike’s acceptance remarks at the Dinner, watching this clearly illustrates why Mike was the perfect choice for this award.

On behalf of The Society of Entrepreneurs and Junior Achievement of Memphis, congratulations to Mike Bruns, recipient of the 2012 Master Entrepreneur Award.

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