GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids Community College students took home eight awards at a Business Professionals of America completion in Indianapolis.

More than 5,000 people participated in the event, which consisted of events in fields ranging from video production and prepared speech. GRCC’s 10-member team competed in 21 events, placing in the top 10 of 14 of the events.

“Our students did amazing in national competition, and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Peg Schoenborn, adviser to GRCC’s BPA chapter and assistant professor of business. “They put in hours of hard work and preparation, and it is wonderful to see that rewarded.”

Here’s a look at students who finished first:

• Brandon Klotz, in Video Production Team.

• Robert Martinez, in Prepared Speech.

• Beth Steimel, in Administrative Support Concepts, Advanced Office Systems and Procedures, and Advanced Word Processing.

• Corwin Tobias, in Contemporary Issues and Video Production Team.

• Rocky VanZegeren, in Managerial Accounting.

Here’s a look at students who finished in the top 10:

• Erika Duggan, who finished 3rd in Administrative Support Team, 8th in Integrated Office Applications, and 8th in Fundamental Word Processing.

• Charissa Elmer, who finished 4th in Integrated Office Applications and 5th in Basic Office Systems and Procedures.

• Dawn Forsythe, who finished 3rd in Administrative Support Team.

• Brandon Holt, who finished 8th in Managerial Accounting.

• Sally Kulikamp, who finished 2nd in Advanced Office Systems and Procedures, and 3rd in Administrative Support Team.

Brian McVicar covers education for MLive and The Grand Rapids Press. Email him at bmcvicar@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter