William Osler Health System (Osler) and William Osler Health System Foundation (Osler Foundation) are proud to announce that Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO of Osler, and Ken Mayhew, President and CEO of Osler Foundation, have each been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This honour is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities, public service, or various fields of excellence, demonstrating a level of professionalism and leadership that have helped shape Canada today.
Dr. Frank Martino is a highly accomplished Brampton physician and visionary health care leader whose impact over the last 35 years in his field has advanced the health of Brampton and area residents. Dr. Martino joined Osler in 1991 and became permanent President and CEO in 2022 – his collective contributions as a family doctor, clinical educator, medical leader and respected health system advisor have impacted health care both provincially and nationally. Under Dr. Martino’s leadership, Osler has expanded services, strengthened partnerships and prioritized innovation, ensuring the organization continues to evolve to meet the growing health care needs of the communities it serves.
“It is an incredible honour to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal,” said Dr. Frank Martino. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire Osler team, whose commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care continues to make a difference in the lives of so many. I share this honour with them.”
Ken Mayhew is a dynamic and highly respected leader in the philanthropic sector, with a passion for working with those who share Osler’s commitment to deliver exceptional health care close to home. Under his exemplary leadership since 2012, Osler Foundation has experienced continuous revenue growth, securing critical funding to support hospital priorities, including major redevelopment projects, cutting-edge equipment, enhanced patient care programs, and advocating and actioning a healthy future for our community.
Mr. Mayhew is an active and ardent volunteer whose impact on the philanthropic sector is widely recognized across the country, including advocacy work with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to encourage legislative initiatives to recognize and grow philanthropy in Canada. He is a frequent fundraising sector spokesperson and has been featured in numerous books podcasts, panels, interviews and media pieces. He has received numerous awards and his distinguished career in fundraising is featured in Peter Mansbridge’s best-selling book How Canada Works – The People Who Make Our Nation Thrive.
“Fundraising is very personal for me—it’s my calling—so this honour reflects something I am deeply passionate about—the power of community engagement and of donors who give, be it in amounts large or small,” said Ken Mayhew. “I am grateful to be part of an organization that is making a lasting impact on health care, and I share this recognition with everyone who continues to rally behind Osler’s hospitals.”
Dr. Martino and Mr. Mayhew were both nominated for this distinguished recognition by Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament (MP) for Brampton Centre. Dr. Martino and Mr. Mayhew have been instrumental in advancing health care in the region, ensuring that Osler’s Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness continue to provide high-quality, compassionate care to one of the most diverse and fastest-growing communities in the country.
“Today, we are gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two extraordinary leaders. It is an honor to recognize Dr. Frank Martino and Ken Mayhew for their outstanding contributions to health care and philanthropy,” said Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre. “Their leadership has made a profound impact, particularly in Brampton, where their efforts have transformed the local health care landscape, diligently serving the local community for years.”
The King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes individuals whose contributions have strengthened Canada’s social fabric and improved the lives of its citizens. Dr. Martino and Mr. Mayhew join an esteemed group of leaders who have made an enduring impact through their service and dedication.
ABOUT WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH SYSTEM and FOUNDATION: William Osler Health System (Osler) is a leading hospital system serving more than 1.3 million people in Brampton, North Etobicoke, Caledon and surrounding communities – one of the most culturally diverse, fastest growing areas in Ontario. Accredited with Exemplary Standing, Accreditation Canada’s highest rating for a Canadian hospital, Osler includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (Peel Memorial), a Reactivation Care Unit and a Withdrawal Management Centre. Building on a legacy of clinical excellence and innovation and home to the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, Osler is planning for the future with transformative developments, including the new Peel Memorial Hospital and as the primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University’s new School of Medicine in Brampton. William Osler Health System Foundation seeks to create a healthier community through giving by inspiring its communities to invest in exceptional health care close to home. Learn more about how Osler is going beyond to deliver on its Vision of world-class health care inspired by its people and communities at www.williamoslerhs.ca.
