APPENDIX A: HONORARY DEGREE NOMINATION FORM

An honorary degree is the highest honour conferred by Humber Polytechnic (hereafter referred to as “Humber” or “the Institution”). Humber may wish to award honorary degrees to recognize extraordinary individuals who have achieved significant accomplishments or have made an outstanding impact or contribution to the Institution, their profession or discipline, the community, or society in Canada or elsewhere in the world. Honorary degree recipients reflect Humber’s values, mission and vision and they inspire and serve as role models to students, graduates, and the community.

PROCESS & CONTACT: The Advancement and Alumni Department receives the nominations and may be in communication with the nominators for further information. Nominations are reviewed in confidence by the Honorary Degree Selection Committee, which will undertake due diligence by thoroughly screening nominations and providing a recommendation to Humber’s President and Board of Governors. Successful nominees will be invited in writing to accept an Honorary Degree by Humber’s President, which will be conferred at a Convocation ceremony or other type of event. For questions pertaining to this form and/or Humber's Honorary Degrees, please contact honorary.credential@humber.ca.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nominees may include alumni, former employees, former members of the Board, former volunteers, former public officials, or others.
Nominees may be persons of provincial, national or international stature.
Nominees that reflect the diversity of Canadian society and are representative of the wider community, in which Humber plays an integral role are encouraged.
Individuals who have already received honorary degrees from other institutions will still be considered for an honorary degree from the Institution.

INELIGIBILITY & OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Active Humber employees, current members of the Board, current Program Advisory Committee members, students and active politicians are not eligible for an honorary degree until a minimum of one year has passed since their active service has concluded or departure from their roles.
Posthumous honorary degrees shall not normally be considered.
Only in exceptional circumstances will an honorary degree be awarded in absentia.

Part I: Nominee's Contact Information

Full Name of Nominee

Address

Phone Number

Does the nominee have any affiliation with Humber Polytechnic?

YesNoUnsure

If yes, please explain affiliation

Part II: Nominator Information

Full Name of Nominator

Company and Position/Title

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Relationship (if any) to Nominee

Please input your affiliation to Humber if "Other" is selected above:

Part III: Nominee’s Biographical Information

As part of this nomination, please provide (with as much information as possible) details of the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae. If one is not publicly available, please provide a summary of the nominee’s biographical information containing details such as education, field of endeavour, a short description of publications (if any), specials awards, and distinguished service, etc.

Part IV: Reason for Recommending the Honorary Degree

Provide your reasons for recommending the honorary degree, in alignment with the below criteria.

1. Nominees should be of exceptional merit who meet one or more of the criteria listed below:

a. Made a significant contribution to society;

b. Achieved notable accomplishments in a particular field of study or applied education;

c. Enhanced or promoted the Institution’s image or reputation in Ontario or elsewhere.

2. Nominees recognized may include visionary leaders and exemplary public figures; leading academics in all disciplines; community builders, change makers, humanitarians, philanthropists, and those who demonstrate distinguished achievement in all fields of endeavor.

3. Nominees’ achievements should reflect the Institution’s mission, vision and values and serve as a role model to students, graduates, and the community.

4. Nominations that reflect the diversity of society, including women, Indigenous persons, racialized group members and visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer, and others reflecting diversity, are welcomed and encouraged.

Part V: Letters of Support

Nominations may, but are not required to, include letters of support from individuals who are familiar with the nominee and the nominee’s achievements, and who themselves may be considered to be experts in the relevant field(s). These letters are intended to support the nomination form and not replace it.

A maximum of two letters of support will be accepted. Please note that letters of support should be part of a completed nomination package and should not be submitted separately. Please note that these individuals must also keep all aspects of the nomination confidential including to the nominee.

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The information collected on these forms and received from the supporters is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and related directly to and needed by Humber's Honorary Degree Selection Committee, the President and Board of Governors, for the sole purpose of consideration of an Honorary Degree. The information will remain confidential to the Honorary Degree Selection Committee until such time as (and if) an Honorary Degree is granted.