Nureva, a developer of audio conferencing solutions, has announced that Nancy Knowlton, the company’s president and CEO, has been awarded Canada’s King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Created to mark the coronation of the UK’s King Charles III in May, 2023, 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.
Knowlton received the honour at a ceremony hosted by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) on July 15, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, in recognition of her contributions to the community and country in public policy in business and philanthropy. The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, made remarks and presented medals alongside CGAI leadership.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to Knowlton soon after she was awarded Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal, in 2024 for her “exceptional contributions to education”.
Knowlton has dedicated over 30 years to learning and collaboration. Before co-founding Nureva, she and her husband, David Martin, created SMART Technologies and introduced the SMART Board, a popular interactive whiteboard. Today, as president and CEO of Nureva, she develops audio conferencing systems powered by patented Microphone Mist technology, which is designed to simplify 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 digital planning solutions to help construction teams collaborate more effectively and keep projects on track.
Knowlton said: “It’s a tremendous honour to be recognised alongside so many accomplished Canadians. 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.
