Scott Barton Municipal Excellence Award

This award will be given to a student who exemplifies Scott’s leadership qualities, namely: a vision and/or passion for local governance (or governance/government issues); a quest for and understanding of industry best practices (good grades); and a demonstrated application (execution) of the above to bring about change or growth in the community/school/etc. 

There are three, $1,000 grants available every year:

1. One, $1,000 grant will be awarded to someone who has been on student council in any capacity and in a program that can lead to municipal employment: and
2. Two, $1,000 grants will be awarded to someone who is enrolled in a program that can lead to municipal employment.

1. The award is open to Raymond High School graduates entering their first year of post-secondary education study. Applicants must have graduated within the last three years.
2. Applicants must be registered in a full course load at a college or university in a program or apprenticeship that could reasonably transfer to a career in local government, ex: planning, accounting, management, criminal justice, water/wastewater, engineering, political science, recreation, etc.

This grant will be awarded based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and community service, and are weighted equally in the decision-making process.

1. Complete the Application Form
2. 1000-1500-word essay on a topic of your choice (making the topic relevant to the grant is encouraged)
3. Applicants must attend at least three Council meetings, Council Committee meetings, Public Hearings, or Election Forums and have a current member of municipal council confirm with a letter their attendance prior to the submission deadline.

Selected applicants will be given their award during the Raymond High School Academic Award Assembly of the application year.

All completed applications must be submitted by August 30 and selected applicants will be notified of their award by December 1 of the application year.

Upon receipt of a letter of acceptance to the education institution of applicants choosing, a cheque will be issued to the applicant within one month.