2019     One of four finalists for the Lieutenant Governor’s NS  Masterworks Award

2018     Arts Nova Scotia Presentation Grant

2017     Arts Nova Scotia Creation Grant

2006     Royal Canadian Academy Member

2004     Portia White Award - Recipient

1998     Canada Council - Established Artist 'A Grant'

1998     Nova Scotia Arts Council - Creation Grant

1995     Nova Scotia Department of Culture - Project Grant

1994     Nova Scotia Department of Culture - Project Grant

1989     Nova Scotia Department of Culture - Project Grant

1986     Honourary Life Membership - Visual Arts Nova Scotia

1985     Nova Scotia Department of Culture - Project Grant

1985     Canada Council - Explorations Grant

1983     Nova Scotia Department of Culture - Project Grant

1981     Nova Scotia Department of Culture - Cultural Life Award

1980     Canada Council Visiting Artists Grant

1979     Canada Council Visiting Artists Grant