Calgary, Alberta – Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that its founders, Nancy Knowlton and David Martin, each of them has received a prestigious Meritorious Service Medal. As part of the Decorations for meritorious service (Civil Division), the medals were presented to the couple for their exceptional contributions to improving educational opportunities for young people in Canada and abroad. Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Meritorious Service Awards recognize notable Canadians for their extraordinary achievements and contributions that bring honor to Canada, from advocacy initiatives and healthcare services to research and efforts. humanitarian. Nancy and David were recognized in a ceremony on March 21, 2024 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, where 56 Meritorious Service Medals and 8 Meritorious Service Crosses were awarded.
Promoting excellence is at the core of every governor general's mandate and the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) are among the highest Canadian honors that can be awarded. technology visionaries and married team Nancy and David have a substantial track record in the AV and IT space spanning over 30 years. David, Chief technology Officer at Nureva, is motivated by a deep understanding of technology trends and how technology solutions can improve life in business. Nancy, CEO of Nureva, is considered a global expert on technology adoption in education. Both David and Nancy are known for their curiosity and advocacy for learning over many decades. They have always been passionate about the value of education and its role in changing lives and creating a better world. That passion is evident on the SMART Board® interactive whiteboards that have transformed millions of classrooms around the world and touched the lives of tens of millions of young people during the 25 years that the couple led SMART Technologies.
In contrast to his founding of SMART Technologieswhich was based on their idea for the world's first and most popular interactive whiteboard and display, Nancy and David founded Nureva in 2014 with the belief that assembling a high-caliber team was the most important prerequisite for success. The company now employs a team of 160 people, all of whom bring a passion for solving customer problems and a commitment to the fresh thinking and simplicity found in every Nureva.® audio solution. Nureva has over 40 patents in the United States and internationally for its revolutionary Microphone Mist technologythat is revolutionizing the global audioconferencing market.
“Dave and I are honored to receive this distinction and to be included in the company of so many distinguished Canadians who have made such important contributions to the country and the world,” Nancy said. “It has been our absolute pleasure to play a role in meeting the needs of educators globally over the past 30 years.”
About Meritorious Service Awards (Civil Division)
The Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) celebrate Canadians who have performed an exceptional act or activity that honors Canada. They recognize notable contributions in many different fields, from advocacy initiatives and healthcare services to research and humanitarian efforts. Contributions can be innovative, set an example for others to follow, or improve the quality of life in a community. For more information visit merit.gg.ca.
About Nureva
Nureva Inc. is a privately held, technology-rich company that makes it easy for IT teams to equip meeting and learning spaces with great audio. Each Nureva system is powered by the company's proprietary system. Microphone fog technology, which fills rooms with thousands of virtual microphones so voices are picked up everywhere, no matter where people sit, move, or look. The technology also features continuous automatic calibration, noise reduction, position-based gain control and simultaneous processing, giving remote participants a clear and reliable listening experience. Nureva's award-winning product line offers a variety of solutions including HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems, delivering professional AV performance in large and extra-large rooms without the cost and complexity associated with traditional professional AV solutions. A passion for achieving simplicity through a deep understanding of the user drives the company's product roadmap and the value it creates for its customers. For more information visit Nureva website and follow the company on LinkedIn at Nureva Inc..
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