- 2013 TMAC Travel Writing Awards; best people photo
- 2013 TMAC Travel Writing Awards; honorary mention best service feature
- 2011 International Regional Magazine Association, Award of Merit, feature story
- 2010 Atlantic Journalism Awards, Gold, Magazine profile
- 2010 Northern Lights Award, finalist, best travel piece Canadian destination
- 2009 TMAC Travel Writing Awards, Best outdoor/adventure story
- 2009 TMAC Travel Writing Awards, Best people photo
- 2009 TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by The Globe and Mail, Tourism Toronto Travel Media Award
- 2008 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Magazine Article, Silver, Saltscapes Magazine
- 2008 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Magazine Profile, Silver, Saltscapes Magazine
- 2006 Northern Lights Award, finalist, best travel piece Canadian destination (co-author)
- 2004 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Article , Silver, Atlantic Business Magazine
- 2004 Professional Writer’s Association of Canada, Volunteer of the year award