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2026 Scholarship Winners

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2026 Scholarship Winners

The North Dakota Grocers Association is proud to recognize the outstanding students selected as recipients of the 2026 Richard Bronson Scholarships. These students reflect the strong work ethic, leadership, and commitment to education that help strengthen our industry and our communities.

About the Scholarship: The Richard Bronson Scholarship program reflects NDGA’s commitment to education, workforce development, and the future of the grocery industry.

2026 NDGA High School Scholarship Award Winners:

Rubee Habiger
  • Hometown: Bismarck, ND
  • NDGA Member Connection: Father is employed by Baker Boy – Dickinson, ND
  • College: St. Ambrose University
  • Course of Study: Pre-Physician Assistant
Abbigail Mackey

  • Hometown: Black Duck, MN

  • NDGA Member Connection: Employed at Leevers Foods – Black Duck, MN

  • College: Northwest Technical College

  • Course of Study: Early Childhood Education

Addyson Doane

  • Hometown: Ashley, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Employed by Ashley Supervalu

  • College: NDSU

  • Course of Study: Radiologic Sciences

Addyson Leddige

  • Hometown: Grand Forks, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Father is employed by the ND Mill – Grand Forks, ND

  • College: UND, Grand Forks, ND

  • Course of Study: Business

Brea Johnson

  • Hometown: Gwinner, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Employed at Teals Market – Gwinner, ND

  • College: NDSCS, Wahpeton, ND

  • Course of Study: Dental Hygiene

Gracyn Hornung

  • Hometown: Walhalla, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Employed by CB Grocery, Walhalla, ND

  • College: UND, Grand Forks, ND

  • Course of Study: Marketing

Grant Johnson

  • Hometown: Carrington, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Employed by Leevers Foods – Carrington, ND

  • College: NDSCS, Wahpeton, ND

  • Course of Study: Precision Machining Technology

Issy Swenson

  • Hometown: Lancaster, MN

  • NDGA Member Connection: Employed by Miller’s Fresh Foods – Hallock, MN

  • College: Northland Community College, East Grand Forks, MN

  • Course of Study: Occupational Therapist Assistant

2026 NDGA College Scholarship Award Winners:

Adria Haich

  • Hometown: Dickinson, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Father employed by Baker Boy – Dickinson, ND

  • College: NDSU, Fargo, ND

  • Course of Study: Nursing

Brayden Campos

  • Hometown: East Grand Forks, MN

  • NDGA Member Connection: Father employed by Hugo’s

  • College: Northland Community College

  • Course of Study: Business Management

Carson Heth

  • Hometown: Hazen, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Carson and mother are employed by Krause’s Market, Hazen, ND

  • College: NDSCS, Wahpeton, ND

  • Course of Study: Welding

Dylan Kemp

  • Hometown: Moorhead, MN

  • NDGA Member Connection: Mother employed by Cass Clay Creamery

  • College: Alexandria Community College

  • Course of Study: Police Training & Education

Josiah Simnioniw

  • Hometown: Dickinson, ND

  • NDGA Member Connection: Father employed by Baker Boy – Dickinson, ND

  • College: NDSU

  • Course of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Maya Van Hyfte

  • Hometown: Hartford, SD

  • NDGA Member Connection: Father employed by Baker Boy – Dickinson, ND

  • College: SDSU

  • Course of Study: Business Economics

Taylor Mitchell

  • Hometown: Hewitt, MN

  • NDGA Member Connection: Mother is employed by Russ Davis, Wadena, MN

  • College: University of Jamestown

  • Course of Study: Health/Physical Education