Honorary Doctorates
The Honorary Doctorate Degree is the highest form of recognition offered by the University of the Fraser Valley and are awarded to individuals recognized for distinguished and visionary leadership and achievements consistent with UFV’s core values, mission, and goals. They exemplify the highest personal and professional standards that serve as an inspiration and model for students, faculty, staff, and our communities. Honorary doctorates may be awarded in the following categories: Doctorate of Letters, Doctorate of Laws, or Doctorate of Technology.
2023
Dr. Bonnie Henry (LL.D.) |
Dr. Judith Soon (LL.D) |
Dr. Si:yemiya Albert ‘Sonny’ McHalsie (D.Litt) |
Dr. Mike Retasket (D.Litt) |
2022
 Dr. Peter Dhillon (LL.D.)Read more. |
Dr. Shirley Turcotte (LL.D) |
 Dr. Jo-ann Archibald (D.Litt)Read more. |
 Dr. Diane Delves (LL.D)Read more. |
2021
 Dr. Cathy Press (D.Tech) Read more. |
 Dr. Andrée Cazabon (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Roméo Dallaire (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. James Chamberlain (D.Litt) Read more. |
2019
 Dr. John Jansen (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Esi Edugyan (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Anthony von Mandl (D.Tech) Read more. |
 Dr. Francis Horne Sr. (D.Litt) Read more. |
2018
 Dr. Kim Bolan (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Malwinder Dhami (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Siyamiyateliyot Elizabeth Phillips (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Sophie Schmidt (D.Litt) Read more. |
2017
 Dr. Nadine Caron (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Andy Sidhu (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Tamara Taggart (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Kirsten Brazier (D. Tech) Read more. |
2016
 Dr. Linda Frimer (D. Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Halldor Bjarnason (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Luigi Aquilini (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. George Peary (D.Tech) Read more. |
2015
 Dr. Shirzad Ahmed (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Ginny Dennehy (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Catherine Hickson (D.Tech) Read more. |
Dr. Margo Kane (D.Litt) Read more. |
2014
 Dr. Charllotte Kwon (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. George Siemens (D.Tech) Read more. |
 Dr. Doug Hamilton (LL.D.) Read more. |
2013
 Dr. Bif Naked (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. George Littlechild (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Penny Park (D.Litt) Read more. |
2012
 Dr. Ray Silver, Sr. (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Red Robinson (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Sheldon Kennedy (LL.D.) Read more. |
2011
 Dr. Patsy George (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Vicki Gabereau (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Madeleine Maclvor (D.Litt) Read more. |
2010
 Dr. Tantoo Cardinal (D.Litt) |
 Dr. Catherine Marcellus (D.Litt) Read more. |
Dr. Wally Oppal (LL.D.) |
 Dr. Chief Frank Malloway (LL.D.) Read more. |
2009
 Dr. Parm Bains (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Dorothy Kostrzewa (LL.D.) |
 Dr. Dalip Singh Gill (D.Litt) |
 Dr. Robert Nicklom (D.Litt) |
2008
 Dr. G.W. (Wilf) Graham (D.Litt) |
 Dr. G. Jack Harris (LL.D) |
 Dr. Harry Mertin (D.Litt) |
2007
 Dr. Jake Friesen (D.Tech) |
Dr. Stan Greene (D.Litt) |
Dr. George Pedersen (D.Litt) |
2006
| Dr. Robert Bringhurst (D.Litt) Read more. |
Dr. Phyllis Stenson (D.Litt) Read more. |
Dr. David Chalk (D.Tech) |
2005
| Dr. Kuldip Gill (D.Litt) |
2004
| Dr. Elizabeth Herrling (D.Litt) | Dr. Barry Marsden (D.Tech) | Dr. Beverly Busson (LL.D.) |
2003
| Dr. Linnea Battel (LL.D.) | Dr. Eugene Reimer (LL.D.) |
2002
 Dr. Jean Scott (LL.D.) Read more. |
 Dr. Andreas Schroeder (D.Litt) Read more. |
2001
 Dr. David Diamond (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Mart Kenney (D.Litt) Read more. |
 Dr. Brian Minter (D.Tech) Read more. |
2000
| Dr. Vic Hollister (D.Tech) | Dr. Steven Point (LL.D.) Read more. |