Honorary Degree Nomination
The honorary degree nomination process
The NAIT Board of Governors takes pride in awarding honorary degrees to individuals whose accomplishments locally, nationally or internationally qualify them for NAIT’s highest recognition. Honorary degrees are presented at NAIT’s Convocation ceremonies.
Both personally and professionally, the individual must demonstrate:
- alignment with NAIT’s values, vision and mission
- support of polytechnic education and life-long learning
- commitment to community
- role model characteristics, for current and future students and graduates of NAIT
In making its recommendations, the subcommittee will maintain a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
An affiliation with NAIT is desirable but not mandatory. The honorary degree will be presented to outstanding people in diverse fields who are not currently employees of the polytechnic or members of the NAIT Board of Governors.
Who can submit a nomination
Anyone can submit a nomination for a NAIT honorary degree.
The honorary degree nomination process is confidential. Out of respect for all nominees, we ask that you please not notify the nominee about the nomination. Successful nominees will receive official notification before awarding.
How to submit a nomination
Honorary degree nominations will be accepted until January 5, 2024. All nominations are kept on file for five years and reviewed annually.
An electronic submission of your package is preferred. Where possible, please submit one PDF document with the nomination form and all supporting material. Please submit your nomination package by email to: honorarydegree@nait.ca
If you are unable to submit your package by email, please mail it to:
NAIT Honorary Degree Selection Committee
c/o Vice-President External Relations
Room T713, 11762-106 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5G 2R1
What to include in your nomination package
Your nomination package must include:
- this completed nomination form,
- a nomination letter including details and documentation supporting the candidate’s distinctions and achievements,
- the candidate’s resume, curriculum vitae, or similar list of education and professional appointments
- a minimum of two (2) concise written statements from others in support of your nominee, and
- a photo of the nominee (if available)
Decisions on the award recipients will be based on the information provided in your nomination package. Please be as thorough as possible in your nomination.
How nominations are reviewed
The Industry and Community Engagement Committee of NAIT's Board of Governors recommends approval of the honorary degree recipients supplied by Academic Council to the Board of Governors.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the nomination process or require support with submitting your nomination, please contact honorarydegree@nait.ca.