Eastern College Leaders Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Education and Community

HALIFAX – Eastern College, a member of the triOS Education Group, is proud to announce that six of its exceptional leaders have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, a prestigious Canadian honour commemorating the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023.

Co-founder and CEO Frank Gerencser, Co-Founder and Chair Stuart Bentley, President Craig Donaldson, and Executive Vice President Wendy Churchill, Campus Director Amy Boutilier, and Regulatory Officer Chris Davis-Gray have been selected as recipients of this national recognition for their enduring contributions to education, workforce development, and community enrichment in Canada.

The King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes Canadians who have made meaningful contributions within their communities, provinces, or across the country. Nominees are put forward by various organizations and selected for their leadership, service, and dedication to building a stronger Canada.

“For over three decades, I’ve had the privilege of supporting and promoting the important role that career college graduates play in driving economic growth across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario,” said Co-founder and Chair Stuart Bentley. “I’m honoured to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of this work and of our sector’s ongoing commitment to education and workforce development.”

Under the leadership of Gerencser, Bentley, Donaldson, and Churchill and the efforts of Boutilier and Davis-Gray, Eastern has grown to become a leading provider of career-focused education in Atlantic Canada. Their work has helped bridge skills gaps, empower newcomers, support underserved populations, and foster innovation in post-secondary education.

“I’m incredibly honoured to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This recognition truly belongs to the entire triOS and Eastern College community, whose dedication to empowering students and transforming lives continues to inspire me every day,” said Co-founder and CEO Frank Gerencser. “Our mission has always been about making a difference, and I’m proud of the impact we’ve made together across Canada.”

Eastern College congratulates all King Charles Coronation Medal recipients and remains committed to shaping a brighter future through education, innovation, and service.

About Eastern College and triOS Education Group 

The mission of Eastern College is to help students become job-ready graduates. Eastern College is part of the triOS Education Group, which operates 9 triOS College Business Technology Healthcare campuses across Ontario and 4 Eastern College campuses in Atlantic Canada, focusing on providing practical hands-on training in-person, online and hybrid delivery models based on student choice, enabling students to be successful in their chosen careers. The program curriculum is extremely comprehensive and is uniquely developed with input from industry leaders to provide the highest quality education and practical hands-on experience enabling a quick career progression for graduates. 

Canadian-owned and operated, triOS Education Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for fifteen years. triOS has been awarded the Platinum designation for redefining post-secondary education by listening to students and employer needs to deliver effective results. Since 1992, triOS College and Eastern College have prepared over 80,000 job-ready graduates for rewarding careers.