GEORGIAN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS’

HONOURARY DIPLOMA

Purpose

The Board of Governors’ Honourary Diploma has been established to honour external
candidates who have made a major contribution to an academic program.

The Award

One or more awards may be presented each semester. The award will consist of a
framed diploma and a citation. Awards are presented at an appropriate convocation or
Board event. Should there no be eligible candidates for this award, the award will not
be granted.

Eligibility

The nominee(s) will have demonstrated excellence in their profession/industry, be

highly regarded by their peers/colleagues, and have made a major contribution to an
academic program through a significant contribution of expertise, influence and
personal time.

Procedure

• The Board will accept nominations from Governors, staff, and students; letters of
support will be accepted from community members;
• Deadline for nominations is the last working day of February;
• Nomination forms must be signed by three (3) people and may include a maximum
of three (3) letters of support; forms may be obtained through the Board Executive
Assistant;
• Nominations will be forwarded by the Board Office to the Recognition Committee
which consists of the Board Executive; internal Governors; President and CEO; VP,
Administration; and the VP, Academic; the Committee is chaired by the Board
Chair;
• Recipients are notified by the President and CEO; all nominees receive a copy of
their nomination package.