Maureen (Reed) Brown 
WMAC Founder
1937-2017

This grant honors our chapter founder and first president of the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of  PayrollOrg (WMAC), Maureen (Reed) Brown.

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Open for applications on September 1st, 2025.


The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant will be presented annually at the December WMAC Chapter Meeting.

What is the Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant?
The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant was established in 2003 by the Board of Directors of the WMAC to honor the chapter founder and first president.  This grant will be presented annually to one outstanding member of the WMAC.  The grant is for recognition of personal and professional commitment to the payroll profession. The grant is designed to help the recipient continue their education and stay up to date on payroll topics.

The recipient of The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant will receive:
One year membership in the WMAC - AND - choice of one of the following:

• Free registration for all WMAC chapter meetings and webinars, January 2026 - December 2026.
• Registration for the 2026 Virginia Statewide Payroll Conference and hotel cost combined up to $600 for grant recipient (cannot be transferred to others).
• Reimbursement for the cost of FPC or CPP Exam in 2026.
• Enrollment in the WMAC CPP/FPC study group and text materials for Fall 2026.
• Reimbursement for PayrollOrg National Training (no travel reimbursement; $600 limit) from January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.

Candidate Requirements:

• Current member of the WMAC in good standing
• Members of the WMAC Executive Committee are not eligible
• Grant Committee members are not eligible

Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 12, 2025.