A Spokane Valley man was selected from all the McDonald’s employees in Washington State to receive a $1,000 McDonald’s National Employee Scholarship Award.

The annual scholarship is given to only one employee in each state. Bryan Braun, a 2005 graduate of Central Valley High School, was selected for his outstanding employee contribution, scholastic achievements and community involvement.

Braun, who works at the 819 N. Sullivan Road store, has worked for the company since 2003. He reportedly plans to attend Brigham Young University this fall to study mechanical engineering.