In recognition for contribution to the community through initiatives and exceptional role in enhancing the prestige of Montreal

Award for distinguished service to music in Canada

Special Mention in the category of Best Solo or Chamber Music Recording for Schubert Quintet in C with Orford Quartet and Ofra Harnoy

Juno Award for Best Classical Album in the Solo or Chamber Music Category (1987)

Recording of Schubert Quintet in C with Orford Quartet and Ofra Harnoy

Ensemble of the Year Award, Canadian Music Council, Orford String Quartet (1986)

Juno Award for Best Classical Album in the Solo or Chamber Music Category (1985)

Recording of Mozart Quartets K. 387, K. 421, K. 465, and K. 458 with Orford Quartet

Affiliate Artist Award, New York City (1978)

(for further details see VIII)

22nd International Cello Competition, Munich, Germany (1973)

2nd Prize

Amarillo Symphony Competition, Amarillo, Texas (1971)

1st Prize

Enlow Young Artist Award, Evansville, Indiana (1971)

Indiana University Philharmonic Competition, Bloomington, Indiana (1971)

1st Prize

Montreal Symphony Competition (1971)

1st Prize

Young Musicians' Foundation Competition Debut Award, Los Angeles (1971)

1st Prize

National Young Artist Competition, Odessa, Texas (1969)

1st Prize

Washington National Symphony Orchestra Merriweather Post Competition (1967)

1st Prize

Canadian Centennial Prize (1967)

Jeunesses Musicales Competition (1967)

2nd Prize

Quebec Music Festivals (1966)

1st Prize