- 1999 Writer-in-Residence, Okanagan University College.
- 1997 Runner up Event Magazine non-fiction contest.
- 1990 Alberta Foundation Literary Arts Award to complete Phase 1 of Canyon Shadows.
- 1988 Alberta Culture Award for Ride Off Any Horizon 2, NeWest Press. Publication subsidy and author allowances.
- 1987 Canada Council Project Award.
- 1985 Private commission to produce a biography.
- 1983 Canada Council Short Term Award.
- 1982 Alberta Culture award to subsidize publication and editorial expenses for Ride Off Any Horizon.
- 1981 Alberta Culture publication subsidy to publish Rig Talk, Thistledown Press.
- 1980 Canada Council Short Term Award.
- 1976 Alberta Culture Award subsistence allowance to write Hail Storm.
- 1973 Alberta Culture Award to assist the publication of Canada Goose.
- 1973 University of Lethbridge Award to assist the publication of Canada Goose.
- 1972 Alberta Culture Award to assist the publication of Canada Goose.
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