James Topham, retired partner of KPMG, was awarded the prestigious Bill Thompson Award for career achievement.

James enriched BC's technology industry for over 30 years. During that time, he advised more than 100 technology companies and spent countless hours contributing to technology-related associations and philanthropic efforts. This includes being a founding member of the BCTIA and BC Social Venture Partners (www.bcsvp.org) where he currently is Chairman.