Order of AU nomination guidelines
The criteria for the selection of candidates for the Order of Athabasca University is contained within the Order of Athabasca University nomination guidelines below. Please read the guidelines carefully before preparing and submitting a nomination.
Nomination guidelines
Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunities for adult learners worldwide. We transform lives and communities through the power of education and research.
Criteria for selection
The Order of Athabasca University is awarded to persons who have:
- Rendered exemplary service to Athabasca University or
- Rendered exemplary service to the community or society while representing Athabasca University
The following limitations apply:
- Current members of the Board of Governors, faculty and staff at Athabasca University are not eligible
- Active politicians are not considered for induction into the Order of Athabasca University
- The Order of Athabasca University is not normally awarded in absentia.
Nomination guidelines and process
Athabasca University invites nominations for the Order of Athabasca University each year. In order to encourage the broadest possible range of nominations, any person within the Athabasca University community, as well as the general public, is eligible to make a nomination.
Nominations are submitted in strict confidence and should not be discussed with the intended nominee.
This year, nominations will be accepted until Monday, March 11, 2024.
The following guidelines should be followed when submitting an Order of Athabasca University Nomination:
- Read the Order of Athabasca University Policy and Procedures carefully.
- The Order of Athabasca University Nomination Form must be completed in full, duly signed by the nominator (electronic signatures are accepted)
- Ensure that the rationale for the nomination includes the reasons for the nomination and the contributions/achievements of the nominee. Include examples of exemplary service or distinguished contribution to Athabasca University. Do not assume that members of the Honorary Awards Committee have personal knowledge of the nominee. A biographical summary is helpful, however a full bio or curriculum vitae is only required if it is deemed to be of importance by the nominator.
- Send the completed Order of Athabasca University Nomination electronically to the Chief Governance Officer and General Counsel
Tyler Tollefson, Chief Governance Officer and General Counsel
ocgogovernance@athabascau.ca
Nominations will be held in strict confidence by the Chief Governance Officer and General Counsel and will be presented to the Board Honorary Awards Committee in closed session for review and selection of the successful candidates.
Order of Athabasca University Nomination Form
Order of Athabasca University Policy
Order of Athabasca University Procedures
Updated February 15, 2024 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)