Honorary degrees and awards

The honorary degrees and awards at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) hold immense significance. They recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to AUT, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.

Conferment of these honorary degrees and awards is made by the AUT Council pursuant to the University Statute under the powers of section 284 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Types of AUT honorary degrees and titles

Council may, at its discretion:

Confer the following honorary degree:

  • Honorary Doctor of the Auckland University of Technology

Award the following honorary titles:

  • Reeves Honorary Fellow
  • Seddon Honorary Fellow

Award the following titles:

  • Professor Emeritus
  • Designation Emeritus, under extraordinary circumstances

Honorary doctors and fellows of AUT

Read more about AUT's honorary doctors, fellows and former staff who have significantly contributed to AUT and the wider community.

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AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow

Associate Professor Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his significant contribution to the University's leadership, development and reputation.

A Reeves Honorary Fellowship is awarded to former staff or AUT Council members who have made outstanding contributions to the leadership, teaching and research, life and well-being, and strategic development of the University.

Associate Professor Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his significant contribution to the University's leadership, development and reputation.

A Reeves Honorary Fellowship is awarded to former staff or AUT Council members who have made outstanding contributions to the leadership, teaching and research, life and wellbeing, and strategic development of AUT.
Tony
Renowned restaurateur honoured by AUT

Veteran chef and restaurateur Tony Astle, affectionately known as the ‘Godfather’ of New Zealand’s fine dining scene, has received one of AUT’s highest honours, a Seddon Honorary Fellowship.

A Seddon Honorary Fellowship is a prestigious award which recognises individuals of distinction who are innovative leaders with strong connections to AUT and who have made a significant contribution to the University and to the wider community.

Veteran chef and restaurateur Tony Astle, affectionately known as the ‘Godfather’ of New Zealand’s fine dining scene, has received one of AUT’s highest honours, a Seddon Honorary Fellowship.

A Seddon Honorary Fellowship is a prestigious award which recognises individuals of distinction who are innovative leaders with strong connections to AUT and who have made a significant contribution to the University and to the wider community.
Lola
Kind and modest duo receive AUT award

A humble couple whose generous support has allowed students from Vermont to study at AUT, and vice versa, have received recognition.

Dr George Burrill and Dr Lola Van Wagenen were presented with Seddon Honorary Fellowships by Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack.

A humble couple whose generous support has allowed students from Vermont to study at AUT, and vice versa, have received recognition.

Dr George Burrill and Dr Lola Van Wagenen were presented with Seddon Honorary Fellowships by Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack.
Ted
Honorary fellowship for culinary hero

Ted Bryant, a long-time hospitality industry stalwart, has been awarded the title of Reeves Honorary Fellow of AUT.

A Reeves Honorary Fellowship is awarded to former staff or Council members who have made outstanding contributions to the leadership, teaching and research, life and well-being, and strategic development of the University.

Ted Bryant, a long-time hospitality industry stalwart, has been awarded the title of Reeves Honorary Fellow of AUT.

A Reeves Honorary Fellowship is awarded to former staff or Council members who have made outstanding contributions to the leadership, teaching and research, life and well-being, and strategic development of the University.

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Guidelines for honorary degrees and awards

Nominations for all honours, except for Professor Emeritus, are called twice a year in February and June. To nominate someone email honours@aut.ac.nz accompanied by a supporting statement of the nominee’s background and achievements.

All nominations are strictly confidential. The person being nominated should under no circumstances be advised of their nomination unless and until an award is approved. Self-nominations are not consistent with the confidentiality of nominations and are not permitted.

Posthumous nominations may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Honours policy

Download the document below for full information related to the AUT Council policy for honorary degrees and awards.

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Nominations for honorary degrees and awards are called twice a year, and close at the end of February and June.

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