Honorary Degrees conferred by London School of Management and Technology

Distinguished Service Fellow

Honorary Professorship

Senior Honorary Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Certificate Excellence

Conferment of the Honorary Distinguished Service Fellow Award

The Honorary Distinguished Service Fellow Award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional, long-standing contributions to their field, institution, or society. It honours exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and service that has created meaningful and lasting impact over the years. Receiving this distinction strengthens one’s professional legacy, elevates credibility, and affirms continued relevance within the academic or professional community. Above all, it symbolises the enduring value of the recipient’s work and their influential role in shaping the institution’s mission and progress.

Who Can Receive This Honorary Award?

This recognition is ideal for:

Retired or Long-Serving Faculty

Individuals who have dedicated years to advancing institutional growth and student development.

Donors and External Contributors

Supporters who have played a vital role in strengthening institutional initiatives and long-term development.

Senior Academics and Administrators

Leaders in higher education seeking recognition for impactful service and academic excellence.

Public Servants and Industry Leaders

Distinguished professionals whose contributions have shaped policy, governance, or industry progress.

Changemakers and Field Pioneers

Individuals whose work has significantly advanced their discipline or created meaningful societal impact.

Earn Honorary Title

Why Earn an Honorary Distinguished Service Fellow Award Fellow Title?

Exceptional service, lasting impact

Boosts professional visibility

Deepens institutional affiliation

Mentor future leaders

Lifelong excellence and legacy

Affirms leadership influence

It signifies exceptional service and enduring impact

Receiving this title formally recognises the depth, consistency, and significance of your contributions across academia, public service, industry, or community development.

It acknowledges that your work has gone beyond routine achievement to create lasting, positive change. The honour reflects years of commitment, leadership, and purposeful effort that have meaningfully advanced institutions, communities, or professional fields.

Award Criteria

General Criteria for the Conferment of an LSMT Honorary Award

LSMT confers its Honorary Awards upon individuals of exceptional merit whose achievements embody the highest standards of scholarship, leadership, professional excellence, and public service. These distinctions—across categories such as Distinguished Service Fellow, Senior Honorary Fellow, Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow, and the Honorary Postdoctoral Certificate of Excellence—are reserved for those whose contributions have made a significant and enduring impact on their field, on society, or on the institution itself. Nominees must demonstrate unwavering integrity, exemplary professional conduct, and a clear alignment with LSMT’s mission to advance knowledge, innovation, and societal progress.

Honorary awardees typically demonstrate one or more of the following:

Exceptional Scholarship

Recognises individuals with outstanding academic, research, or professional achievements, including influential publications, innovation, intellectual leadership, and sustained scholarly engagement that meaningfully advances their discipline.

Outstanding Service to LSMT

Honours individuals whose long-term commitment, leadership, or strategic contributions have strengthened LSMT’s academic reputation, institutional development, research culture, and global standing.

Distinguish Public Service

Recognises individuals demonstrating significant public service through leadership or professional practice that enhances societal welfare, shapes public policy, fosters community development, or creates lasting social impact.

Honorary Award Regulations

General Regulations for the Conferment of LSMT Honorary Awards

Authority to Confer Awards

The Council may confer any LSMT Honorary Award on deserving individuals.

Adherence to Regulations

Suitability is determined strictly in accordance with these regulations.

Ethical and Professional Compliance

LSMT upholds ethics, professionalism, accountability, and learner well-being.

Nominee Responsibilities

Nominees must uphold principles and protect the Institute’s reputation.

Prestigious Recognition

Awards honor merit, scholarship, leadership, and professional excellence.

Limited Annual Conferment

Only a limited number of honorary titles are awarded each year.

Formal Recommendation Required

Awards require formal recommendation by the Honorary Awards Committee.

Committee Evaluation & Standards

The Committee reviews nominations, confirms eligibility, & upholds standards.

Right to Withdraw or Revoke

The Council may withdraw or revoke any previously conferred honorary title.

Grounds for Revocation

Action is taken if new information compromises LSMT’s values or trust.

How to Nominate Yourself?

Wondering how to showcase your achievements? Follow these steps to submit a confidential, well-supported nomination for an LSMT Honorary Award.

Submit a confidential self-nomination

Nominations require senior academic endorsement.

Accepted twice yearly

Must follow official guidelines

Confidential review by committee

Frequently Asked Questions

Conferment of Honorary Awards