University seeks honorary degree nominations

Do you know an exceptional individual who would be a strong candidate for an honorary degree?

Senior leaders, students, faculty, staff or community leaders can nominate a well-known or rising star for an honorary degree. Nominators do not need to have a personal relationship with the nominee.

Who should I nominate?

The person you are nominating should have distinguished themselves from others and have achieved an exceptional standard of excellence in their chosen field. They should have made an impact in their discipline, community, or to society overall. They should also inspire our students and be seen as a role model for their future.

Honorary degree nominees can include leaders in education, the arts, community, medicine, volunteer or non-profit sector, or a non-governmental organization.

Past recipients include contemporary Canadian Aboriginal artist Alex Janvier, teacher and science enthusiast Brian Jackson, and geologist Alice Payne. 

How do I nominate someone?

The honorary Doctor of Laws is the University of Calgary’s highest academic honour, presented during the university’s convocation ceremonies in June and November each year.

The Office of the Chancellor and Senate has a document to help you develop an honorary degree nomination, and a list of prior recipients.  Nomination packages can also be found on the website and will be received until Dec. 1, 2018.