Advanced audio conferencing solutions provider, Nureva Inc., are delighted that their company’s president and CEO, Nancy Knowlton, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Created to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the medal recognises Canadians who have made significant contributions to their country, province or community, or who have achieved distinction abroad that brings credit to Canada.
Nancy received the honor at a ceremony hosted by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) on 15 July 15 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, in recognition of her contributions to the community and country in public policy in business and philanthropy.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to Nancy soon after she was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, in 2024, by the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, for her exceptional contributions to education.
A pioneering figure in Canadian technology, Nancy has dedicated over 30 years to transforming the way people learn and collaborate. Before cofounding Nureva, she and her husband, David Martin, created SMART Technologies and introduced the SMART Board®, the world’s most popular interactive whiteboard. Today, as president and CEO of Nureva, Nancy continues to drive innovation with audio conferencing systems powered by patented Microphone Mist™ technology, which is simplifying audio for hybrid teams and classrooms around the world. She is also president and CEO of Nialli, a Nureva subsidiary founded in 2020 that develops intuitive digital planning solutions to help construction teams collaborate more effectively and keep projects on track.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized alongside so many accomplished Canadians,” said Nancy. “I’m grateful to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute for nominating me and to everyone who has supported me in the pursuit of ideas that improve how people connect and learn.”
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is awarded to Canadians who embody a spirit of service and dedication, and it is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation. In addition to Nancy Knowlton, 10 other Canadian business and public sector leaders and philanthropists received the medal after being nominated by the CGAI Calgary office:
- Jeffrey Boyce, former energy executive and philanthropist
- Robert Brawn, former energy executive and philanthropist
- Matthew Brister, President, Bison Low Carbon Ventures
- Ian Brodie, Professor and former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, CGAI program director
- George Brookman, Chairman, West Canadian Digital Imaging, former CGAI board member
- Laura Dawson, Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition, CGAI board member
- Stephen Letwin, President and CEO, Mancal Corporation
- Frederick Mannix, Chairman, Mancal Group
- Craig Stewart, former energy executive and philanthropist, CGAI board member
- Ian Wild, former ATB Financial executive, CGAI board chair
