Judge J. Elliott Hudson Distinguished Alumnus/a Award

In recognition of the outstanding contributions Judge J. Elliott Hudson made to the University of King's College, to his profession as Family Court Judge and to his volunteer commitment, the University of King's College Alumni Association has established the Judge J. Elliott Hudson Distinguished Alumus(a) Award.

This award is to recognize King's alumni who, like Judge Hudson, have made significant contributions to their discipline, community, charitable or volunteer work.

This award will be presented at the Alumni Annual Dinner held in Halifax.

Guidelines:

• All alumni and friends of the College are eligible to be nominated for this award.
• Any member of the Alumni Association may submit nominations.
• Awards will not be presented posthumously.
• Only one award will be presented annually and only if there is a suitable candidate. The recipient will receive the award at the Alumni Annual Dinner in Halifax. The award will not presented "in absentia".
• The selection committee shall consist of the president of the Alumni Association, the director of Advancement, and three members of the Alumni Association.

Update

Order of the Ancient Commoner

The Order of the Ancient Commoner recognizes an alumna/us or friend of the College who has given significant support to the College or to the Alumni Association above and beyond his or her position or affiliation.

The original Ancient Commoner, in the world of King’s lore, was an undergraduate student who, by choice, never graduated, and instead retreated to the cupola overlooking the quad. This student grew old and became the venerable guardian of all things King's (lore, traditions, etc) and is also highly critical of King's activities. Since the Ancient Commoner only looks favourably on those he considers to have made a significant contribution without regard for personal gain, the name of the award is apt.

The recipient will receive the award at the Alumni Annual Dinner in Halifax.

Guidelines:

• All alumni and friends of the College are eligible to be nominated for this award.
• Any member of the Alumni Association may submit nominations.
• The award will be administrated by the Alumni Awards Committee.
• Up to three recipients can be selected.