Governor General’s Award, 2009

Nova Scotia Tourism and Culture, Creation Grant 2002, 2010, 2012

Eagle Rays, commercial commission with Gerard Choy, Singapore 1999

First Prize, Symposium International de Sculpture Matiere a Musee, Montreal 1991

Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award, Canada Council 1988

Art Gallery of Ontario Honorary Life Membership 1988

Department of Culture, Recreation, and Fitness Professional Grant 1987

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Sabbatical (Research in Italy) 1985-86

Montreal Museum of Fine Art Honours in Painting and Design 1966

Scholarship in Sculpture 1965-66

Nova Scotia College of Art Bursary 1964

CANADA COUNCIL

Long Term Grant 2007; Arts Grant “A” 2003,1998,1994, 1990, 1988, 1985

Project Cost Grant 1982, 1982, 1979, 1974, 1968; Arts Grant “B” 1977, 1976, 1972, 1971; 

Travel Grant 1969