Prestigious Awards

During each ceremony Lakehead University recognizes distinguished guests for their accomplishments including Honorary Degree Recipients, Fellow of the University title recipients, and Civitas Award recipients. 

Honorary Degrees 

Honorary Degrees are awarded to individuals who have accomplished extraordinary achievements and remarkable service.  These individuals support the values of advanced learning and the pursuit of knowledge.  These individuals are of provincial, national or international status, have demonstrated a distinctive and significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in one or more fields of endeavour, have contributed either directly or indirectly to the welfare of humankind, and have made a substantial contribution to the University and/or the regions in which its campuses are located. 

The honorary degree to be awarded to an individual is decided by the Senate Honorary Degree Committee. The University confers “honorary” degrees which symbolize the highest honour that can be conferred upon an individual by the University. An honorary degree may be awarded in recognition of scholarly or creative achievements or distinguished public service to the country or region. They are designed by the University’s Senate, its senior academic governing body, as deserving special honour.

Fellow of the University 

Fellow of the University is granted to individuals who have contributed substantially to the growth and development of Lakehead University or its predecessors.  These individuals may have also contributed substantially to scholarship or have given service through active participation in the community through service clubs, community organizations, business and professional groups or charitable organizations.  The service given is above and beyond the demand of a career and is of a nature where no pecuniary reward is expected.

The Board of Governors of the University recognizes individuals who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare, and well-being of Northwestern Ontario, Simcoe County and of Lakehead University. This is done by the conferring of the title Fellow of the University. 

 

Civitas Award

The Civitas Award is awarded annually to recognize a community member who has made a significant contribution to the University’s Orillia Campus.