OMAA Bursary Program

East Gwillimbury Silk Twist Trail Bridge

The Maureen McCauley Bursary 


OMAA established a Bursary program in 2015. It was renamed after former OMAA Executive Director Maureen McCauley, the primary driver of its creation, by the Board of Directors in 2023. The Maureen McCauley Bursary offers $5,000 annually to support the education of future municipal government leaders and to:

  • Raise the profile regarding the benefits of municipal careers
  • Promote the profession of CAO
  • Provide an opportunity for OMAA Members to assist students interested in a local government future with the financing of their schooling

Download a copy of the OMAA Bursary Brochure for further details about the program and application criteria

2023 OMAA Bursary Award Recipient

Gracee Zagordo

Coverage of Gracee's win in Soo Today

2022 OMAA Bursary Award Recipient

Aiden Kennard

2019 OMAA Bursary Award Recipient

Matthew Kelley

2018 OMAA Bursary Award Recipient

Sydney Martin

2017 OMAA Bursary Award Recipient

Emily Frauts