Posted by Shari-Lynn Sare on Jul 16, 2025 1:00:00 AM
Canadian Global Affairs Institute nominates Knowlton for her contributions to the community and country in public policy in business and philanthropy
Calgary, Alberta --- July 16, 2025 --- Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that Nancy Knowlton, the company’s president and CEO, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Created to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the medal recognizes 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 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 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
Image
Click to access an image of Nancy Knowlton.
About Nureva
Nureva Inc. is a technology-rich private company that makes it refreshingly easy for IT teams to equip meeting and learning spaces with great audio. Every Nureva® system is powered by the company’s patented Microphone Mist technology, which fills rooms with thousands of virtual microphones so voices are picked up everywhere, no matter where people sit, move or face. The technology also features continuous autocalibration, noise reduction, position-based gain control and rapid conversation tracking, providing remote participants with a clear, reliable listening experience. Nureva’s award-winning product line offers a variety of solutions that include the HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems, which deliver pro AV performance in large and extra-large rooms without the cost and complexity associated with traditional pro AV solutions. A passion for achieving simplicity through deep user understanding drives the company’s product roadmap and the value it creates for its customers. For more information, visit Nureva’s website and follow the company on LinkedIn at Nureva Inc.
© 2025 Nureva Inc. All rights reserved. Nureva, Microphone Mist and the Nureva logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nureva Inc. in the United States, Canada and other countries.
