King Charles III Coronation Medal Awarded to Special Olympics Champions Across Canada
The King Charles III Coronation Medal, introduced by the Government of Canada in 2023, is a commemorative honour awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the country, their communities, and their fellow Canadians.
This year, a remarkable group of individuals from within the Special Olympics movement in Canada were named among the recipients—athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters whose extraordinary dedication has helped build a more inclusive and empowered nation.
Whether on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, these recipients reflect the values of inclusion, excellence, perseverance, and service that define the Special Olympics movement and strengthen the fabric of Canadian society.
Below is a list of the inspiring individuals from across the country who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their dedication to Special Olympics in Canada.
King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipients
Special Olympics Alberta
Theresa Garagan
Amanda Trenchard
Karen Mengerson
Faye St. Onge
Special Olympics British Columbia
Anne Tilley
Matthew Williams
Sheila Snell
Sheila Hogan
Susan Wang
Donna Bilous
Pamela Keith
Special Olympics Manitoba
Keith Taggart
Gordan Stewart
Kristen Tompsett
Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador
Neil Cheeseman
Jeff Butt
Rosie Ryan
Special Olympics Northwest Territories
Val Braden
Grant Marriott
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
Erin Magee
Doug Branscombe
Joan Conrad
Special Olympics Ontario
Glenn MacDonell
John Bryden
Taje Mohabir
Duane Carson
Bill Mills
Stephanie Beuregard
Tessa Trojan
Matthew Fields
Nicole Ferguson
Stephen Graham
Harvey Arcangeletti
Margaret French
Lynne Houle
Tana Manchester
Denita Minoletti
Mark McGugan
Karen Richards
Bob Nicholson
Lisa Langevin
Don Burke
Special Olympics Prince Edward Island
Heidi Mallett
Cy Holland
Peter Howatt
Special Olympics Quebec
Louise Bertrand
Suzanne Pedicelli
Sylvain Chevalier
Audrey Savard
Special Olympics Yukon
Tyler Repka
Grant MacDonald
Special Olympics Canada Foundation
Paul Etherington
Sean Etherington
Mark Etherington
Special Olympics Canada
Jim Jordan
Brian Etherington
Susan Wang
Sharon Bollenbach