HONORARY DEGREE NOMINATION

FORM

The Emory University Honorary Degrees Committee welcomes nominations from Emory faculty, students, staff, and alumni. All nominations are confidential.

If you have questions about this form or Honorary Degrees nominations, please email your questions to honorarydegrees@listserv.emory.edu, or call the Office of the Vice President and Secretary at: 404-727-6020.

Nomination Criteria

The criteria for awarding an Emory honorary degree are:

achievement of the highest distinction in a field of scholarship, the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, health, business, law, and all the professions, or in public service;
compelling reasons why it would be particularly fitting for Emory University to honor the nominee; and
appropriateness for recognition at commencement before an audience of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, faculty, and families

The committee encourages the nomination of individuals who reflect the full breadth of Emory’s scholarship and intellectual pursuits and are from diverse demographic backgrounds. Except in extraordinary circumstances, persons who have spent the greatest part of their careers as members of the Emory faculty or administration, current students, or those serving in elective or appointed office at the time of nomination are not considered. The committee will, however, receive with interest nominations of persons otherwise associated with Emory such as alumni, distinguished visiting faculty, benefactors, and others. Generally, the committee will not consider nominations for honorary degrees to be awarded posthumously or in absentia.

STEP 1: YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Your Name*

First Name

Last Name

Connection to Emory (Please select all that apply)*

Your Email Address*

Your Address*

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Your Preferred Phone Number*

STEP 2: INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINEE

Nominee Name*

First Name

Last Name

Nominee Title*

Describe the nominee's achievements that would merit this honor:

Why is it particularly fitting for Emory University to honor this nominee?

Would the award have any special significance or meaning for graduating students?

Additional Comments:

STEP 3: SUPPORTING WEB LINKS

Please list any web links that provide supporting information:

STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

Note: In addition to submitting this form, you may provide further supporting documents, such as letters of support, CVs, web links, etc., by sending an email with those documents attached to honorarydegrees@emory.edu. Please note the Honorary Degree nominee's name in the subject line.