Honorary Degree Nomination Form – University Leadership

Nominations Deadline: September 4, 2026

Please consider nominating someone for the University’s highest honor. Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals who have achieved unusual distinction in service to the University of Utah and/or society in such areas as research, scholarship, education, the arts, humanities, the professions, business, government service, civic affairs, human rights, humanitarian outreach, social activism, innovation and invention.

Strong nominations include details of professional achievements, volunteer and humanitarian activities, community involvement, and connections to or engagement with the university.

Current members of the Utah Board of Higher Education, current members of the University of Utah Board of Trustees, and current University of Utah faculty and staff are ineligible.

Honorary degrees are awarded at the University’s commencement ceremony.

To see a list of past honorees, click here.

Honorary Degree Nomination Form

Your Name *

Your title or position/firm/affiliation with nominee *

Your primary telephone number *

Your email address *

Your address *

Name of nominee *

Current title or professional position of nominee *

Brief description of why nominee should receive an honorary degree *

Supporting documents (optional)

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