Honorary Degrees Nomination Form

Please keep in mind that this nomination form is the primary document used by the Committee on Honorary Degrees in its preliminary deliberations — it is therefore important that you provide as much information as possible to support your nomination.

You may nominate an individual or an organization. Individuals are nominated for honorary degrees, while organizations are nominated for the Spirit of Hendrix award, but the same process is used for the selection and conferral of both awards.

Name of nominee:

Field of expertise of nominee:

Brief biography (for individuals) or brief history (for organizations):

Describe how the nominee meets the following criteria for nomination:

Outstanding accomplishment in the honoree's field, with national status wherever appropriate;
Demonstration of the values articulated in the Statement of Purpose of the College, making the honoree a fitting role model for students;
Some tie to Hendrix, Arkansas, or this region of the country which makes recognition especially appropriate.

In your opinion, what is the most compelling reason for this nominee to receive an honorary degree from Hendrix?

How may the nominee be contacted?
(Please indicate nominee’s current location, a local contact at Hendrix, or name and contact information of a professional agent.)

In your opinion, how would this nominee respond to such a nomination? Would his/her schedule be likely to permit an on-campus appearance in the upcoming academic year?

Name of Nominator

Contact Information for Nominator

Nominator's affiliation with Hendrix College