Honorary membership in the SCL was established in 1972 and recognises the contributions of those distinguished members who have rendered meritorius service toward the advancement of the SCL and research in Linguistics. Up to two scholars may be nominated for Honorary membership by the Executive Committee and elected by the membership in any given year.
Professor Emerita, The University of the West Indies, Barbados. Former SCL President and Secretary.
Awarded: 2018
Professor Emeritus, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 2014
Professor Emeritus, University College of London. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 2014
Proessor Emeritus, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 2008
SIL International, SCL founding member
Awarded: 2008
University of Guyana. Former SCL President
Awarded: 1990
The University of the West Indies, Jamaica. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 1998
The University of the West Indies, Jamaica. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 1998
The University of the West Indies, Barbados. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 1994
University of York. Former SCL President.
Awarded: 1982
Antoine Johannes Maduro
Awarded: 1982
First SCL President.
Awarded: 1980
University of Hawaii
Awarded: 1978
Awarded: 1978