In 2001 the MPDBA established the “John Weel Memorial Scholarship”. After the passing of John Weel, the JWMS Golf Tournament was founded in his memory.  John was a long time member of the Association and an active advocate of training & apprenticeship for the home building industry.

Since 2001 the Scholarship fund has been used to provide bursary’s for High School students “taking into consideration” a career in a building related field. Since its commencement, the MPDBA – JWM Scholarship fund has provided over $34,000 to assist local high school graduates. 

After further consideration by the Board of Directors, we have decided to award bursaries to qualified post-secondary students committed to the trades in attending Georgian College Midland Campus. The Board feels that supporting students at the post secondary level will have a bigger impact on their education with less financial worries.  Further: we feel the money more accurately directed to Georgian College students allows a better-quality follow up by the Board. This financial support will allow students to finish pre-apprenticeship programs.

Christoph Boker:  St. Theresa Catholic High School (pictured below left)
Mackenzie Thomas:  Penetanguishene Secondary School (pictured below right)
Tim Miller:  Midland Secondary School
Alexandre Marchildon:  Ecole Secondaire LeCaron