Dr. David Martin

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Civil Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    • Awarded on: May 3, 2021
    • Invested on: March 21, 2024

    Nancy Knowlton, M.S.M.
    David Martin, M.S.M.
    Calgary, Alberta

    Entrepreneurs Nancy Knowlton and David Martin created the world’s first interactive whiteboard, the SMART Board, in 1991. With innovative features like an interactive display controlled by touch on the board itself, and computer functions to edit, share and print content, it quickly became standard equipment in millions of classrooms and meeting rooms across the globe. Together, the duo realized a creative vision that has paved the way for an entire education technology sector.