The British Columbia Achievement Foundation was established and endowed by the province in 2003 to showcase the best of BC, honour its great achievers and inspire others.

The Foundation recognizes, celebrates and stewards outstanding British Columbians through elevating their stories of excellence; it inspires others to help build stronger and more engaged communities. Two of the Foundation’s five programs recognize excellence in the creative economy – applied art and design and First Nations Art – celebrating British Columbia’s best makers and designers in a variety of mediums.