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Honorary Awardees 2009
Our sincere congratulations go to this year's honorary awardees.

Bucks accountant receives honorary fellowship
Bucks New University council member, accountant Brian Callaghan, has received an honorary fellowship from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his steadfast support for the University and his professional expertise in contributing to the success of the University’s campus consolidation.

Aylesbury youth worker receives honorary master's
Motorsport enthusiast and active youth worker, Bob Hardie from Hazlemere, has received an honorary master's from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his business achievements, and for his charitable work in the region.

Council member receives honorary fellowship
University council member, The Rt Hon The Earl of Buckinghamshire, has received an honorary fellowship from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his significant contribution to the work of the Council of the University.

Dreams founder receives honorary degree  
Mike Clare, the founder of Dreams, Britain’s leading bed specialist, has received an honorary degree from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the field of commerce, for his commitment to the education of Dreams employees, and for his support for the University.

BBC Breakfast presenter receives honorary degree
Bill Turnbull, a veteran journalist and the instantly recognisable face of BBC Breakfast, has received an honorary degree from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his distinguished career in broadcast journalism and his commitment to charity and to his local community.

Royal Household conservator receives honorary degree
Senior Conservator for The Royal Household, David Wheeler MVO, who has a long-standing position at the Royal Collection, has received an honorary degree from Buckinghamshire New University today. The award recognised his substantial and significant contribution to the field of conservation and his support of the University’s conservation and restoration programmes.

Multimedia pioneer receives honorary degree
Jon Ingall, pioneer of integrated advertising and founder of Archibald Ingall Stretton, has received an honorary degree from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of communication and of his longstanding and continued support for the University.

Glastonbury Festival founder receives honorary degree         
Music aficionado and entrepreneur, Michael Eavis CBE, who founded the Glastonbury Festival, has received an honorary degree from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his significant achievements in the music industry, his business reputation and his strong links with the University and its students.

Scholar and researcher receives Emeritus Professorship

Long-time university employee, Vincent Edwards, has received an Emeritus Professorship from Buckinghamshire New University in recognition of his scholarship and research in international management studies and for his continuing contribution to this area of research at the University.