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1) Honorary Awards are awarded by the University for the purposes of:

• a. formally and publicly recognizing the exceptional or distinguished contribution of an individual to the University, the broader society or a field of academic endeavor;
• b. enhancing the standing and reputation of the University; and
• c. expanding or building on existing relationships.

2) Honorary Awards are prestigious honor’s, intended to recognize substantial achievements or contributions by individuals.

3) Honorary Awards are approved by Council following a rigorous selection process, using specified criteria and the application of due diligence processes (including risk assessment processes) designed to protect both the recipient and the University.

4) To preserve their prestige, consistent with Values, an Honorary Award will only be made to persons of appropriate standing. There is therefore no expectation or requirement on Council o as appropriate to make an award in any category in any year.

5) To protect the integrity of the awards and the reputation of the University, Council may, at its sole discretion, revoke an Honorary Award if in its view a recipient’s continued association with the University would bring the University into disrepute.

6)Nominations must at all stages be treated confidentially. A nominee must not be advised of or consulted about their nomination at any stage