Honorary Award

Honorary Award Policy Statement:

• Honorary Awards  are awarded by the University for the purpose of: (a) Formally and publically recognizing the exceptional or distinguished contribution of an individual to the University – the boarder society or a field of academic endeavor, (b) Enhancing the standing and reputation of the University and (c) For expanding or building on existing mutual relationship.
• Honorary Awards are prestigious recognition/validation, intended to honor substantial achievements of contribution by individuals.
• Honorary Awards are approved by Council following a rigorous selection process, using specified criteria and application of meticulous processes designed to protect both the recipient and University.

Document Checklist

Nomination submitted without the following documents will be returned to the Nominator. A letter from the Nominator describing reasons for nominating the Nominee, including contributions or special accomplishments of the Nominee, and any other information which the Nominator feels may be suitable to the nomination. Letters of support from any Senate or Academic Council Members.

If your nomination is accepted, the final choice of Honorary Award will be determined by Academic Council and Senate body.

Note:

• Nominee’s briefed curriculum vitae containing details such as education, field of endeavour, a short description of publications (if any), special Awards, and distinguished service.

• A short biographical summary (Maximum 200 words), which will form the bases of the citation at convocation should the Nominee be as an honorary degree recipient.

• It is the responsibility of person (s) completing this form to provide supporting information on the nomination to enable the Honorary Degree Committee to make a decision.