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Honourary Degree

To recognize excellence, Olds College is committed to acknowledging individuals and groups who make extraordinary contributions that support the mission, vision and outcomes of this organization. The Board of Governors, upon recommendation, may confer Honourary Degrees to individuals who are identified as deserving of acknowledgement for their contributions to the betterment of Olds College.


2023

  • Dr. Jay Cross

2022

  • Holly Fortier

2021

  • Robert "Bob" Clark

2020

  • Sheldon Kennedy

2019

  • Dr. Dorothy Gail "Dot" Negropontes

2017

  • Arlene Dickinson

2016

  • Saajid Khan

2015

  • Julie Calderwood

2014

  • Art Froehlich

2013

  • Roy & Erma Wilson
  • William "Bill" Quinney
  • W. Brett Wilson
  • Allan "Al" Neurater

2012

  • Sharon Carry

2011

  • Dennis Westhoff

2010

  • Jim Gibbons
  • Richard Marz
  • Ty Lund

2008

  • Hon. Douglas Horner

2007

  • Donald J. Robertson
  • Eric Jensen
  • Alex K. Rose
  • Robert P. Smith
  • James A. Lore
  • Kathleen P. Skocdopole
  • Jim Smith
  • Alfred H. Savage
  • Stanley "Stan" Mills

2006

  • David Graeme Hancock

2005

  • Hon. Shirley McClellan
  • Aaron Falkenberg

2004

  • Gloria Beck
  • Hon. Dr. Lyle Oberg

2003

  • Hon. Lois E. Hole

2002

  • Wade Hartwell

2001

  • Jim Smith
  • Norm McNally

2000

  • Ralph Klein

1999

  • James A. Lore

1998

  • Douglas Cooper
  • Henry Heuver

1997

  • Dr. Robert Church

1996

  • Beverley Bazil Hadley

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