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\n Founders Award\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Carleton University Founders Award<\/h2>\n\n\n
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“It is people, not buildings, that make an institution; and if we can put our hearts to it we can do something worthwhile.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Marshall Tory, June 18, 1942<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Led by Dr. Henry Marshall Tory, a small group of Ottawa citizens dared to imagine a university in the nation\u2019s capital that would serve Canadians whose education was interrupted by World War II. Carleton University was established in 1942, because of the dedication and commitment of our founders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Marshall Tory                                Mr. C.C. Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Hugh Keenleyside                             Mr. E.J. Jenkins Mr. William Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. John Robbins                                    Mr. Frank Patten<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. C.H. Bland Mr. L.R. Shaw                 Mr. T.R. Montgomery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is our individual founders \u2013 past, present and future \u2013 whose commitment has helped build one of Canada\u2019s most respected universities and whose leadership will ascertain our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Founders Award, Carleton\u2019s highest non-academic honour, was inaugurated in June 1996 to recognize and pay tribute to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of Carleton through their dedication, generosity, and commitment to the values of the university. It is awarded annually, when merited, at Spring Convocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View past recipients<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualification Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Exemplary leadership, dedication and commitment to Carleton University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Service is demonstrated through active, involvement in and contributions to the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A record of exceptional commitment that inspires others to engage in service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Generosity through philanthropy or volunteerism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The recipient cannot be a current Board member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    All nominations will be considered each year for a maximum of three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Date<\/th>Step<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    November 2, 2026:<\/td>Call for Nominations opens<\/td><\/tr>
    March 5, 2027:<\/td>Deadline for receipt of nomination (4pm)<\/td><\/tr>
    April 2027:<\/td>Jury to review applicants and identify a successful nominee.<\/td><\/tr>
    June 2027:<\/td>Presentation of Award at Convocation and feature news story.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Advancement and University Relations Committee of the Board of Governors will administer the Founders Award. Any recommendations regarding the Founders Award will be brought forward to the Board of Governors by the Chair of the Advancement and University Relations Committee for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Composition of the Founders Award Jury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Chair or Vice-Chair or designate of the Board of Governors, as Chair of the Jury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • President, Alumni Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chief Advancement Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • One BoG Faculty Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • One BoG Staff Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • One BoG Student Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • One BoG Alumni Representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n