Honorary Degree

Candidates for an honorary degree are exceptional individuals that have made significant contributions and accomplishments locally, nationally or internationally. The award honours excellence in three primary areas:

1. Support of NAIT’s vision, values and promises: The candidate strongly exemplifies NAIT’s vision, values and promises in areas that extend beyond their own area of expertise. The candidate supports change and builds a more inclusive, equitable and diverse community.
2. Learning growth – supports the uniqueness of polytechnic education and lifelong learning: The candidate demonstrates an exceptional impact on the NAIT community, is a champion of student success and supports NAIT and lifelong learning.
3. Community growth – an inspiring leader and/or corporate citizen: The candidate exemplifies exceptional corporate citizenship through philanthropy, volunteering, public service and/or industriousness. The candidate is a role model for current and future graduates, and champions others in their own journeys.

A selection committee made up of NAIT staff will review nominations and make recommendations, which are then reviewed by NAIT’s Academic Council and Executive Management Committee. The Board of Governors selects the final award recipients.

Submit a Nomination

We invite all members of the NAIT community to submit a nomination for consideration. Nominations are now open for the 2024 recipients.

Submit a nomination

2023 Honorary Degree Recipients

Previous Years Recipients