Dr. Jim Frankish is honoured for his dedication and determination to helping others and making British Columbia a better place for its most vulnerable people. He co-led the world’s largest study of supportive housing for homeless persons with mental illness and addictions. He is also a long-time volunteer board member. Dr. Frankish is a mentor who inspires the next generation of researchers and community leaders.

BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that honours excellence and inspires achievement in British Columbia.