MCAC Scholarship Program

Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series

To emphasize the importance of education and MCAC's desire to have post-secondary graduates, as well as current undergraduates, enter into the mechanical contracting industry, the Construction Education Council in partnership with MCA Canada Associate Members established the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, recently renamed to recognize the work of the Association's past-CEO Richard McKeagan.

 

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Awards & Scholarship Programs

Marc Lynch Award

The Marc Lynch Award is a legacy in honour of Marc Lynch of Randall Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Marc passed away January 5, 2016. He was a quiet strength behind the Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba. He had a vision of what MCAM should be and passionately communicated his vision to the staff and Board of Directors. The Association carries out his vision of excellence in the industry.

The Marc Lynch Award is intended for MCAM member companies' staff and family members pursuing a post-secondary program.

Applications are assessed based on criteria reflecting the values of Marc including:

  • Leadership
  • Community Involvement
  • Education
  • Vision & Goals

Marc Lynch Scholarship Recipients

2025

  • Avery Shortridge - Daughter of Nolan Shortridge, Jones Goodridge
  • Raffaelle Caligiuri - Nephew of Ryan Mackie, Midwest Engineering
  • Charlotte Hewitt - Daughter of Chris Hewitt, SMS Engineering
  • Ethan Salemi - Son of Vince Salemi, Sunbelt Rentals

2020

  • Erik Barrett
  • Erik Sigurdson - Son of Rob Sigurdson, EH Price Ltd

2024

  • Blake Stefanec - Son of Larry Stefanec, Parsons Plumbing & Heating
  • Mireille Krul - Sibling of Guillaume Krul, EMCO
  • Raffaelle Caligiuri - Nephew of Ryan Mackie, Midwest Engineering

2019

  • Ranna McIntosh- Step-Daughter of Bob Modjeski, Wescan
  • Mylinda Boulter - Daughter of employee, Westwood Mechanical
  • Danika Duncan- Daughter of Rob Duncan, EMCO

2023

  • Bradyn Gratton - Son of Leo Gratton, ABCO Supply & Service
  • Nathan Driver - Employee and family member of Darrell Driver, Ainsworth
  • Raffaelle Caligiuri - Nephew of Ryan Mackie, Midwest Engineering

2018

  • Breanna Di Lazzaro - Daughter of Robert Di Lazzaro, ABCO Supply & Service
  • Bryce Dino Marino - Son of Dino Marino, Dormer Finishing Systems
  • Jessica Korving - Daughter of Rick Korvingg, Randall Plumbing and Heating

2022

  • Benjamin Hewitt - Son of Chris Hewitt, SMS Engineering
  • Corinna Hildebrand - Daughter of Glenn Hildebrand, Randall Plumbing & Heating
  • Ryder Duncan - Son of Rob Duncan, EMCO

2017

  • Bailey Trudel - Daughter of Kevin Trudel, Lowe Mechanical
  • Laura Wall - Daughter of Gary Wall, Randall Plumbing and Heating
  • Ryan McIntosh - Step-Son of Bob Modjeski, Wescan

2021

  • Dayne Bruce - Son of Lisa Bruce, DMS Industrial Constructors
  • Nathan Bartecki - Son of Jonathan Bartecki, Johnson Controls

William J. Atkinson Award

Since 2002, funded from a generous endowment by Bill Atkinson, founder of ABCO Supply & Service. Awards of $1000 are presented annually to students completing Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Level 1, Plumbing Level 2, or Steamfitter & Pipefitter Level 3 who have earned an academic standing of at least 75%. Recipients will have a demonstrated commitment to community involvement and/or volunteerism as well as proven leadership skills.

Application forms are available from the academic faculty at Red River College and should be submitted along with a current transcript as well as a reference from a former educator or employer to the Student Service Centre.

MCAM sits on the selection committee along with academic representatives from Red River College. The awards are presented each year at MCAM's Pioneer Night where past Pioneers, MCAM members and award recipients are invited to attend.

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William J. Atkinson Award Recipients

2025

  • Mathieu Chateauneuf - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Justice Findlay - Level 1 Refrigeration

2017

  • Scott Forbes - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Quinn Yakomoski
  • Matthew Huston
  • Stephane Audette - Level 2 Plumbing

2009

  • Jason Loewen - Level 2 Plumbing

2024

  • Pahulpreet Singh Motey - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Marty Zdan - Level 1 Refrigeration

2016

  • Christopher Kosinski - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Gilles Perron - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Jeffrey Toews - Level 2 Plumbing

2008

  • Stuart Brick - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Nick Danylchuk - Level 1 Refrigeration

2023

  • Cole Peterson - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Tanner Rooke - Level 2 Plumbing

2015

  • Andrew Williams - 1st Level Refrigeration
  • Chris Kopec - Level 2 Plumbing
  • K'Lu Taw - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Dylan Smith - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Paul Peasey - Level 2 Plumbing

2007

  • Norman Siemens - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Robert Syrota - Level 1 Refrigeration

2022

  • Campbell Gregory - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Ronald JR Ilagan - Level 3 Steamfitting-Pipefitting

2014

  • Ross Forbes - 2nd Level Plumbing

2006

  • Justin Marucci - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Peter Bieker - Level 3 Steamfitting/Pipefitting

2021

  • Blake Joseph - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • James Anderson - Level 3 Plumbing

2013

  • Kelly Kemball - Level 2 Plumbing
  • John Froese - Level 2 Plumbing

2005

  • Neil Armstrong - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Joseph Savoie - Level 2 Plumbing

2020

  • Ian Lodewyks - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Bryce Buchanan -Level 2 Plumbing

2012

  • Brant Bell - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Michael Oman - Level 3 Steamfitting/Pipefitting

2004

  • Scott Enns - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Michael Stevenson - Level 1 Refrigeration

2019

  • Jesse Reich - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Derrick Baraniuk - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Kevin Stewart - Level 2 Plumbing

2011

  • Jacob Klassen - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Steven Verwey - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Romeo Lantano - Level 1 Refrigeration

2003

  • Jason Schroeder - Level 2 Plumbing

2018

  • Taylor Hogan - Level 1 Refrigeration
  • Kyle Rous - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Kyle Ryan - Level 2 Plumbing

2010

  • Jacob Klassen - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Jason Schroeder - Level 1 Refrigeration

2002

  • Manly Arnason - Level 2 Plumbing
  • Kurt Walterson - Level 1 Refrigeration
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