In recognition of their exceptional and sustained contributions to enhancing nursing education, twenty-five nursing education stars have been honoured with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Established by the Sovereign and administered by the Chancellery of Honours, the medal commemorates the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023. This accolade not only celebrates the coronation but also acknowledges the significant achievements and unwavering dedication of these outstanding educators.
“On behalf of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), congratulations to the nursing education winners of the King Charles III Coronation Medal on this well-deserved recognition. I extend heartfelt gratitude for their impactful work in shaping the future of health care,” said Jean Daniel Jacob, CASN Executive Director.
For more information about the King Charles III Coronation Medal, click here.
Nursing Education Stars Awarded King Charles III’s Medal:
- Dr. Aliyah Dosani, Professor at Mount Royal University
- Dr. Chantal Cara, Professor at the Université de Montréal
- Dr. Cynthia Joan Baker, Former CASN’s Executive Director and Professor Emerita at Queens University
- Dr. Edward Venzon Cruz, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Nursing
- Dr. Erna Snelgrove Clarke, Academic leader in nursing education and practice
- Dr. Florence Luhanga, Professor at Laurentian University
- Dr. Jacinthe Pepin, Professor at the Université de Montréal
- Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada
- Dr. Lisa L. Little, Former president of the Canadian Nurses Association
- Dr. Lorna Butler, Professor Emerita at the University of Saskatchewan
- Dr. Lynn Nagle, Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto
- Dr. Martha Jane Paynter, Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswick
- Dr. Michelle Acorn, Chief Nurse at the International Council of Nurses
- Dr. Rachel Ollivier, Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University
- Dr. Ruth Lee, Former Dean of Nursing at McMaster University
- Dr. Shannon Scott, Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta
- Dr. Shela Hirani, Associate Professor at the University of Regina
- Dr. Sioban Nelson, Professor at the University of Toronto
- Dr. Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, Professor at the Université de Moncton
- Dr. Suzanne Mary Fredericks, Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University
- Dr. Sylvain Brousseau, Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Dr. Valerie Grdisa, Former CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
- Isabelle Wallace, National Program Coordinator, Indigenous Services Canada
- Sharon Hamilton, Teaching Professor at the University of New Brunswick
- Tim Guest, President of the Canadian Nurses Association
Related Resources:
- View CNA’s complete list of King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients who each played a meaningful role in advancing nursing and health in Canada
- CNA Event: May 16, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 (ET) – Recognizing Nurses Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals & Engaging with Howard Catton, ICN CEO
- This session will begin with a special celebration of the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal— individuals whose outstanding contributions reflect the values of service, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, and diversity championed by His Majesty. Register here
