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Universities Canada congratulates recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal 

February 11, 2025

Honouring 57 exceptional Canadians for service, sustainability and community impact 

Universities Canada congratulates the recipients of the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This esteemed honour celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions across diverse fields from the local community to the global stage. Recipients will be celebrated during a virtual ceremony in March 2025. 

Created to commemorate His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6, 2023, the King Charles III Coronation Medal honours 30,000 Canadians from all walks of life who made exceptional contributions to society. Nominated by various organizations, these recipients reflect the values that both His Majesty and Canadians hold dear, including a commitment to service, the environment and inclusivity. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of these remarkable individuals,” said Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of Universities Canada. “The recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal have demonstrated a profound commitment to improving the world around them. Their dedication to making a difference is inspiring.”  

A virtual ceremony in March 2025 honouring Universities Canada’s nominees will unite recipients and special guests from across Canada to celebrate their remarkable achievements and provide a moment of shared recognition. 

The recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal are: 

Recipient NameNominated by
Mehran AnvariMcMaster University 
Philippe ArchambaultUniversité Laval 
Gordon J.G. AsmundsonUniversity of Regina
Roderick BeresfordCape Breton University
Leslie BissettMount Royal University 
Suzette Bremault-PhillipsSaint Mary’s University
Karen ChadUniversity of Saskatchewan 
Laurie Hing Man ChanUniversity of Ottawa
Lisa ColeYork University
Sheila CollaYork University 
Jacquelyn CraggUniversity of British Columbia
Lori DanielsUniversity of British Columbia
Henry DavisUniversity of British Columbia 
Alan DavisKwantlen Polytechnic University
Elizabeth Eisenhauer Queen’s University
Christian FinleyMcMaster University 
Amber FletcherUniversity of Regina
Geoffrey Teh-Chih FongUniversity of Waterloo
Alison Fox-Robichaud McMaster University
Jude GerrardNova Scotia College of Art and Design University 
Vivek GoelUniversity of Waterloo
Ian GrahamUniversity of Ottawa
Jennifer GreenNova Scotia College of Art and Design University
John GunnLaurentian University
Gloria GutmanSimon Fraser University
Robert HoggSimon Fraser University 
Cen HuangUniversity of Alberta
Tom HunterUniversity of Alberta
David HuntsmanUniversity of British Columbia
Irehobhude Iyioha University of British Columbia
Burak KantarciUniversity of Ottawa
Nick KatesMcMaster University
Will KymlickaQueen’s University 
Leroy Little BearUniversity of Lethbridge
Marguerite MacKenzieMemorial University of Newfoundland 
Wendy MackeySt. Francis Xavier University
Harriett L. MacMillanMcMaster University 
Catherine MavriplisUniversity of Ottawa
Daina MazutisUniversity of Ottawa
John McGarryQueen’s University 
Frank McKennaThe University of New Brunswick 
Marina Melanidis University of British Columbia
Steven P. Miller University of British Columbia
Wendy Valerie NormanUniversity of British Columbia
Lloydetta QuaicoeMemorial University of Newfoundland
Alan RosenbergUniversity of Saskatchewan
R. Kerry RoweQueen’s University
Deborah Saucier Vancouver Island University
Sapna SharmaYork University 
Verna St. DenisUniversity of Saskatchewan
Madeline Swain University of the Fraser Valley
Laurianne SylvesterCape Breton University 
Wisdom TetteySaint Mary’s University 
Philippe Van CappellenUniversity of Waterloo 
Barbara VanderhydenUniversity of Ottawa 
Normand VoyerUniversité Laval 
Clarence Wolfleg (Elder Miiksika’am)Mount Royal University 

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