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
Biographies were written by Callum Denault, a Special Olympics athlete and Special Olympics Canada staff member.