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Nominations open for MHC’s Honorary Applied Degree

Jan 13, 2022 | 12:56 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Medicine Hat College is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Honorary Applied Degree.

“The passion and commitment of individuals is evident across our region and Medicine Hat College is proud to recognize the contributions of those who help better our communities in so many ways,” College president Kevin Shufflebotham says in a release. “We appreciate those who take time to nominate deserving individuals through this process and look forward to celebrating our next honorary degree recipient.”

The college says the deserving individual will be acknowledged for their achievement and distinction in activities that align with the MHC’s vision, including scholarship, the advancement of learning, welfare and social responsibility, creativity and innovation, enterprise and public service.

People can submit nominations until Jan. 31. All information submitted is confidential. The selected candidate will be celebrated at MHC’s annual convocation ceremony on June 10.

Nomination forms can be downloaded on the MHC website.

The 2021 recipient was Gerry Labas, who had a 40-year career that included time as City of Medicine Hat as chief Administrative officer and chief operation officer – Energy Division.