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.

2025

 

 

Dr. Hi:olemtel – Kat Pennier  (LL.D.) Read more.	Dr. Gary Teichrob (D. Tech) Read more.	Dr. Gwen Point (LL.D.) Read more.
Dr. Jane Buxton (LL.D.) Read more.	Dr. John Anderson (LL.D.) Read more.	Dr. Susannah Pierce (LL.D.) Read more.

2024

Dr. Eddie Gardner (LL.D.) Read more.

Dr. Marion Keys (LL.D) Read more.

Dr. Michelle Good (D.Litt) Read more.

Dr. Nick Taylor (LL.D) Read more.

2023

Dr. Bonnie Henry (LL.D.) Read more.

Dr. Judith Soon (LL.D) Read more.

Dr. Si:yemiya Albert ‘Sonny’ McHalsie (D.Litt) Read more.

Dr. Mike Retasket (D.Litt) Read more.

2022

Dr. Peter Dhillon (LL.D.) Read more.

Dr. Shirley Turcotte (LL.D) Read more.

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.