
MAC Awards, Scholarships & Industry Scholarships
MAC Awards
Pioneer of Flight Award/Top Flight Award
Since 2006, the Manitoba Aviation Council has presented either a Pioneer of Flight Award or Top Flight Award at our annual conference. The awards recognize an individual and / or a company which has either pioneered, innovated, or had a significant impact on the Manitoba aviation industry. Nominations are now closed for the 2025 Pioneer of Flight and Top Flight Awards.
Previous Winners
2024 Ricky Brenton, Missinippi Air
2023 Peggy May, Southport Aerospace
2022 Barry Rempel, Winnipeg Airports Authority
2021 Postponed due to COVID
2020 Postponed due to COVID
2019 Oliver Owen, Sowind / Amik Aviation
2018 Brad MacKay (Air Canada), Ben Kotria (NAV Canada)
2017 Not awarded
2016 Bob May, Keewatin Air / Nunavut Lifeline
2015 Not awarded
2014 Jim Hawes, Custom Helicopters
2013 Harvey Penner, Harv’s Air
2012 Standard Aero
2011 Dr. Arthur Mauro, Winnipeg Airport
2010 Bill Jackson, Jackson Air
2009 Bill Wherle, Perimeter Airlines
2008Tom Lamb and Family, LambAir
2007 Richardson Family, Western Canada Airways
2006 Carl Arnold Lawrence Morberg, Calm Air
MAC Scholarships
Manitoba Aviation Council members and MAC are pleased to offer the following aviation scholarships. Scholarships will be presented at the Manitoba Aviation Conference banquet on the evening of Tuesday 25 February 2025.
All Scholarships Require Applicants to be:
- Manitoba residents willing to take training at a Manitoba facility;
- old enough to begin training in the current calendar year (eg, at least 16 years old for a private pilot scholarship);
- interested in pursuing a career in aviation;
- an active volunteer in the community.
Scholarship applications for 2025 are now closed. Please check back around December for new information.
2024 Scholarships
Winnipeg Aviation Dream Chasers Scholarship
This $750.00 scholarship is ideal for PPL students or higher pursuing their dreams in aviation.
2024 Scholarships
Wings Over Kississing Float Endorsement Scholarship
Are you a PPL or CPL holder looking to earn a float endorsement and pursue bush flying, while working for the summer?
2024 Scholarships
St. Andrews Airport Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is open to individuals pursuing aviation-related post secondary schooling, or flight training. Preference will be given to those with Air Cadet service, or individuals from Selkirk and surrounding area.
2024 Scholarships
Southport Aerospace Centre Scholarship
For AME apprentices with a preference for students from the Southport campus, this $2,000 scholarship offers the financial boost you need to succeed in your aviation maintenance education. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled at the Southport campus. Apply now!
2024 Scholarships
Prairie Helicopters AME Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is open to those enrolled in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson (AMJ) program.
2024 Scholarships
Missinippi Airways Scholarship
The Missinippi Air $5,000 scholarship was initiated to assist aspiring Indigenous candidates in pursing their career in aviation.
2024 Scholarships
Manitoba Aviation Scholarship
This $3,000 MAC Scholarship is for applicants enrolled at a Manitoba-based flying school while pursuing a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training.
2024 Scholarships
Air Cadet Continuing Flying Scholarship
The $1,500 Air Cadet League Continuing Flying Scholarship is for current or former air cadets who want to earn an additional rating or earn a private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, or glider pilot licence. Eligible ratings include IFR, VFR OTT, night, seaplane, and multi-engine. Open to current or past air cadets with four or more years of cadet service.
2024 Scholarships
ALPA Scholarship
Take your flying skills to the next level with ALPA’s $1,500 scholarship for advanced flight training! Applicants must be actively working towards obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), an Air Transport Pilot Licence, or a Multi-IFR rating.
2024 Scholarships
Fast Air Scholarship
The FastAir $1,000 scholarship supports PPL or CPL training for Canadian citizens, residing in Manitoba, under age 21.
2024 Scholarships
WASCO Scholarship
Aimed at students pursuing careers in aviation, with a preference for, but not limited to, airport management training, the $1,000 WASCO Scholarship can help you achieve your career goals.