Alumnus Sir Franklyn R. Wilson (BComm’68) is among those recognized in Britain’s prestigious New Year honours of 2016.

Sir Wilson has been awarded the Order of St. Michael and St. George, which honours British subjects “for extraordinary and important services abroad or in the Commonwealth.”

He was honoured as a Knight Commander (KCMG) for his contributions to business and philanthropy in the Bahamas.

Sir Wilson also serves on Dalhousie’s Advisory Council.

Read more in “New Year honours 2016: the full list” on theguardian.com.