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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 Honorary Degrees to individuals who are identified as deserving of acknowledgement for their contributions to the betterment of Olds College.

2023

  • Jay Cross

2022

  • Holly Fortier

2021

  • Bob Clarke

2020

  • Sheldon Kennedy

2019

  • Dot Negropontes

2017

  • Arlene Dickensen

2016

  • Saajid Khan

2015

  • Julie Calderwood

2014

  • Art Froehlich

2013

  • Roy and Erma Wilson
  • Bill Quinney
  • W. Brett Wilson
  • Al Neurater

2012

  • Sharon Carry

2011

  • Dennis Westhoff

2010

  • Jim Gibbons, MLA
  • Richard Marz, MLA
  • Ty Lund

2008

  • Hon Minister Doug Horner

2007

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

2006

  • David Graeme Hancock Min AAE

2005

  • Hon Shirley McClellanAaron Falkenberg

2004

  • Gloria Beck
  • Dr. Lyle Oberg

2003

  • The Honourable Lois E. Hole

2002

  • Wade Hartwell

2001

  • Jim Smith
  • Norm McNally

2000

  • Premier Ralph Klein

1999 

  • James Lore

1998 

  • Douglas Cooper
  • Henry Heuver

1997

  • Dr. Robert Church

1996

  • Beverley Bazil Hadley

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