Announcing our 2026 Conference Scholarship Recipients

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We are proud to award conference scholarships to eligible AMCTO Student and New Professional members to attend this year's conference. Through their applications and recommendations, these individuals have demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development that is supported by their involvement in our AMCTO education programs, volunteering, and community initiatives. Each has been recommended by their peers for the great work they have accomplished early on in their municipal careers.

We are pleased to introduce our 2026 conference scholarship recipients:

  • Maryam Abouelela – Student, Western University
  • Sarah Bowles – Planning Secretary, Municipality of Hastings Highlands
  • Duncan Bryce – Acting Executive Assistant, Town of Tilsonburg
  • Jenn Churchill – Senior Legislative Specialist, Town of Whitby
  • Emma Coleman – Deputy Clerk, Township of Clearview
  • Natasha Collins – Administrative Support/Receptionist, Town of Petawawa
  • Jessica Cote-Girard – Deputy Clerk, The Town of Kapuskasing, Ontario
  • Cassandra Cruickshank – Bylaw and Policy Coordinator, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Ashley Ethier – Administrative Support Specialist, Land Planning & Public Works/Capital Projects, Township of East Garafraxa
  • Haley Ng – Student, University of Western Ontario
  • Silvia Rodriges – Student, University of Western Ontario
  • Nicholas Spataro – Student, Queen's University
  • Samantha Starling – Municipal Registrar, Municipality of Leamington

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients! We look forward to welcoming you to Huntsville in June!

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