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.
2025 - J.C. (Jack) Anderson
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
