The University of Northern British Columbia is seeking nominations for recipients of its most prestigious public award, the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Honorary degrees are presented annually to individuals who have an exemplary record of service in scholarship, teaching, public service, the arts, business, and other activities of great value to society. They have achieved successes at the regional, provincial, national, or international levels.

Past honorary degree recipients have included Haida artist Bill Reid, Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo, former Premiers William Vander Zalm and Michael Harcourt, and industry pioneers I.K. Barber and Horst Sander. In 2007, honorary degrees were presented to former UBC President Martha Piper and health researcher Mamoru Watanabe.

Nominations will be accepted by the University until October 8. Nominations must include the name and address of the nominee, a current curriculum vitae (resume) of the nominee, a summary of the nominee’s achievements and/or publications, a brief statement of advocacy for the nominee outlining why the nominee should be considered for the honour, and the name, address, and phone number(s) of the nominator(s).

The nomination form can be accessed by contacting the Executive Assistant to the University Senate: 250.960.5795 or myersc@unbc.ca. Alternatively, the form is available from the University website: www.unbc.ca/assets/governance/senate/forms/honorary_doctoral_degree.pdf.

Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622