Recognizing a remarkable individual for their distinguished achievements is a longstanding convocation tradition—and one Saskatchewan Polytechnic takes great pride in each year.
Honorary degree recipients often model the institution’s vision and values, and Sask Polytech notes that the contributions made by the members of this influential group help cultivate an educational environment focused on applied learning and innovative research to empower a better Saskatchewan and inspire success in every learning journey.
The recipient of the Sask Polytech, Moose Jaw campus honorary degree in Applied Studies is His Worship, Clive Tolley, Mayor of the City of Moose Jaw.
Born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Tolley is a proud Moose Javian. He is an alumnus of A.E. Peacock High School, the University of Regina and Sask Polytech.
Tolley has always been deeply involved in the Moose Jaw community, volunteering as a hockey, baseball and softball coach for 25 years. His hockey coaching accolades include a championship with the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Midget Flyers, serving as assistant general manager and assistant coach of the Moose Jaw Canucks in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, and national team head coach for the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation.
Tolley served one term as a city councillor from 1988 to 1991 and participated in numerous volunteer boards and committees. His professional career includes roles with the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan, and he served as the Vietnam country manager for the United Kingdom Border Agency at the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Prior to being elected mayor, Tolley was a chartered mediator and arbitrator for more than 20 years. Tolley has been mayor since 2021.
“We proudly acknowledge Mayor Tolley’s unwavering dedication to the City of Moose Jaw and extend our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved honour,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO of Sask Polytech. “Mayor Tolley exemplifies outstanding leadership, and his commitment to making our province a better place to live and work is truly inspiring.”
Congratulations on your honorary degree Mayor Tolley.