Michigan Mosquito Control Association
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 & Awards

Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

All Scholarship Application Forms
​and Previous Winners

Kenley Farrell Memorial Grant-in-Aid

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2024 Winner VanBuren/Cass Health Dept.
​The Environmental Health Team of the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department submitted a proposal for funding to support the mosquito surveillance program, seeking financial assistance to enhance mosquito surveillance and education efforts, aiming to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Van Buren and Cass County.

The grant will go to an individual(s) whose project/work promotes a better understanding of Michigan’s mosquito population or improvements in operational mosquito control; for example, projects considered for a grant could involve introducing, expanding, enhancing mosquito biological and/or physical controls, or implementing new industry technologies such as data processing and analysis.
Winner Receives: 
​Up to $2,000

Application Due:  
December 1, 2024
Sponsored By:  
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Hatfield Spraying Service
Michigan Mosquito Control Association
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Details & Printable Application
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William J. Lechel, II Memorial Scholarship

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2024 1st Place Winner Nick Brown
Nick is an undergraduate student at Michigan State University majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife. He plans on going into public health with the hopes of working on and researching zoonotic disease. This passion has largely been found due to working under Dr. Ned Walker. Under his guidance, Dr. Walker graciously helped Nick start his own research project for the scholarship competition.
Students entering this competition will present findings from their research or a synopsis of existing research at the conference. The competition will be extremely valuable in educating students and industry members as well as promoting student involvement in MMCA.  Presentations on mosquitoes are preferred, but research in health or pest-related fields, insects, insect control, weather, arthropod-borne disease or science education may also be presented.  A total of 15 minutes will be allowed for each presentation. 
Winner Receives: 
​1st $1,000
​2nd $500
Application Due:  
December 1, 2024
Sponsored By:​ 
​Michigan Mosquito Control Association
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Attendance Opportunity Grant

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2024 Grant Winner Nick Brown
To provide a deserving individual with the opportunity to attend the annual MMCA Conference. This grant allows individuals with an active involvement or interest in mosquito control to attend this educational forum who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.​ 
Winner Receives: 
​Conference Registration
2 Hotel Nights
​Travel Stipend
Application Due: 
December 1, 2024
Sponsored By:  
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Michigan Mosquito Control Association
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Details & Printable Application
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Previous Winners

Award Opportunities

George B. Craig, Jr.
Advocacy Award

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George B. Craig, Jr. Mosquito Control Advocacy Award to give recognition and appreciation to the recipient's outstanding contributions in promoting mosquito control and/or the MMCA.
  • 2017 - Erik S. Foster
  • 2011 -  Lee Mitchell
  • 2008 - Joseph Conlon
  • 2007  - Willie Cox
  • 1998 - John Bacon and Ralph Gooch
  • 1997 - Karen Southgate
  • 1996 - Eugene Gwizdala
  • 1993 - Garth Beaver
  • 1992 - Dow Chemical
  • 1990 - Vaughn Wagner, Ph.D.
  • 1989 - Rene DeSander
  • 1988 - Les Harcus
  • 1987 - Senen Asuan, Ph.D.​




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H. Don Newson
Distinguished Service Award

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H. Don Newson Distinguished Service Award to give recognition and appreciation to the recipient for his/her many meritorious contributions made in the practice of mosquito control; and in support of the MMCA in its endeavor to improve the quality of the life of man. 
  • 2024 - Doug Allen
  • 2020 - George Balis
  • 2018 - Rebecca J. Brandt
  • 2017 - Margaret M. Breasbois
  • 2016 - Joyce R. McLaughlin
  • 2012 - Michael G. Kaufman, Ph.D.
  • 2011 - Albert & Michael Schiffer
  • 2008 - Melvin L. Poplar, Sr.
  • 2007 - Edward D. Walker, Ph.D.
  • 2003 - Mary J. McCarry
  • 2002 - William J. Lechel II
  • 2001 - John L. Clarke. Jr.
  • 1999 - Charles E. Dinsmore
  • 1996 - Thomas J. Putt
  • 1994 - Thomas R. Wilmot, Ph.D.
  • 1993 - Randall G. Knepper
  • 1990 - Cynthia R. Chilcote
  • 1989 - Neil E. Pennington, Ph.D.
  • 1988 - Sally A. Wagner
  • 1987 - H. Don Newson, Ph.D.
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Michigan Mosquito Control Association is a 501(c) non-profit professional organization promoting mosquito control in Michigan, based on the principles of Integrated Mosquito Management.
PO Box 366, Bay City, MI  48708   (989) 894-4555
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