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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 the lives of learners and their communities through the power of teaching, research and impact.

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. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵAPPstaff and members of the Board of Governors are eligible to nominate candidates for the Order of Athabasca University.

Nominations are submitted in strict confidence and should not be discussed with the intended nominee.

This year, nominations will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

The following guidelines should be followed when submitting an Order of Athabasca University Nomination:

• Read the 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:
  Tyler Tollefson, Vice President Governance and University Relations, and General Counsel (VPGURGC)
  ocgogovernance@athabascau.ca

Nominations will be held in strict confidence by the VPGURGC and will be presented to the Board Honorary Awards Committee in closed session for review and selection of the successful candidates.

Important Links:

• Order of Athabasca University Nomination Form
• Order of Athabasca University Procedures