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 Past 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

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

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

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

2021

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

2020

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

2019

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

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

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

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 Past Recipients

2024

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

2023

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

2022

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

2021

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

2020

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

2019

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

2018

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

2017

Scott Forbes - Level 2 Plumbing
Quinn Yakomoski (Not Attending)
Matthew Huston (Not Attending)
Stephane Audette - Level 2 Plumbing

2016

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

2015

Andrew Williams - 1st Level Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Chris Kopec - Level 2 Plumbing
K'Lu Taw - Level 2 Plumbing
Dylan Smith - Level 2 Plumbing
Paul Peasey - Level 2 Plumbing

2014

Ross Forbes - 2nd Level Plumbing

2013

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

2012

Brant Bell - Level 2 Plumbing
Michael Oman - Level 3 Steamfitting and Pipefitting

2011

Jacob Klassen - Level 2 Plumbing
Steven Verwey - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Romeo Lantano - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

2010

Jacob Klassen - Level 2 Plumbing
Jason Schroeder - Level 1 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

2009

Jason Loewen - Level 2 Plumbing

2008

Stuart Brick - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Nick Danylchuk - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

2007

Norman Siemens - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Robert Syrota - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

2006

Justin Marucci - Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Peter Bieker - Level 3 Steamfitting/Pipefitting

2005

Neil Armstrong - Level 1 refrigeration
Joseph Savoie - Level 2 Plumbing

2004

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

2003

Jason Schroeder - Level 2 Plumbing

2002

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

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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