Vic Hergott Memorial Scholarship
Vic Hergott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honours the contributions of Vic Hergott, a lifetime OPA member and former president of the OPA. He was also a chair of the OPAF. Vic organized many Dave Gower golf tournaments, which financially supports the OPAF. Vic was employed for 34 years in the areas of municipal parks and recreation. At the time of his retirement, Vic was Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Brantford, Ontario. This award will be presented to an individual that the The Scholarship & Bursary Committee feels is the most deserving.
Len Stanley - King of Kew Scholarship
Len Stanley - King of Kew Scholarship
Len Stanley was one of the founding members of the OPAF and had a long, distinguished career in the City of Toronto park system. He became known as the "King of Kew Gardens" by his fellow colleagues after becoming the superintendent of this Toronto park, and for his ongoing leadership capacity in the OPA. Awarded to a deserving student whose home address is in the GTA and meets the following criteria:
Will pursue a career in parks design, development, maintenance or administration.
Exemplifies the joy of life and concerns for one's fellow citizens.
Has a positive social outlook.
Possesses a genuine desire to preserve and protect the natural elements of their community.
Is a successful first year student in a college or university institution in Canada or the United States.
City of Mississauga Scholarship
City of Mississauga Scholarship
The City of Mississauga made this award possible because of the outstanding fund raising efforts by their Community Services Department staff. As hosts for the annual OPAF Golf Tournament in 2003 they raised more money for OPAF than any other single event in the foundation history to date. This award will be presented to an individual that the Scholarship & Bursary Committee feels is most deserving of this scholarship..
