In honour of this special occasion, we’ll look at some of the best and worst honorary degrees over the years. 

• The most prestigious honorary degree was awarded to Thomas Edison in 1914 for his contributions to science and technology. This award was given by Princeton University, which is why it’s called an “honorary doctorate.” 
• The least prestigious honorary degree ever awarded is probably from Harvard University: Their board of overseers decided that their name should be avoided when referring to an individual’s accomplishments or achievements because they felt it sounded too pompous (and they were right). They also decided against giving out any other type of honorary doctorate because they didn’t want any association with being pompous themselves. 
• Some famous people who have received honorary degrees include Charlie Chaplin (from City College), Albert Einstein (from ETH Zurich), Steve Jobs (from Stanford) and Barack Obama (from Occidental College). 

Honorary doctorates are given to notable figures for their contributions to various fields. 

An honorary doctorate awards notable figures for their contributions to various fields. The recipient does not have to be a scholar; the award is usually given without compensation. Many recipients are not academics; they may be journalists or politicians who have made significant contributions outside their area of expertise. 

The recipient does not have to be a scholar; the award is usually given without compensation. Many recipients are not academics; they may be journalists or politicians who have made significant contributions outside their area of expertise. Typically, honorary degrees are awarded during commencement ceremonies at colleges and universities. 

The award has been given since at least 1596 when Queen Elizabeth I granted one to Sir Walter Raleigh after he had been knighted by King James I (who was also his brother). In some cases, it can take years before someone receives an honorary degree due to delays in awarding degrees through universities’ own processes or because other candidates were selected instead; however, there are still many people who hold honorary doctorates today! 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, honorary doctorates are given to notable figures for their contributions to various fields. They are not a right or privilege but rather merit-based awards. It is important to remember that these honorees never relinquish their academic credentials nor receive other benefits from the university they attended (such as financial compensation). As such, it is unlikely that you will receive an honorary degree from any old university unless there are exceptional circumstances that apply only to you personally.