The awards were conferred by Honourable Henry Puna, USP Chancellor and Prime Minister of Cook Islands.
Of the total number of graduates, fifty-one percent (51%) were females. The graduates were from six (6) Pacific Island countries, namely Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
In his statement during the event, Professor Armstrong warmly welcomed all dignitaries and guests present at the Vanuatu Convention Centre.