Awards
- 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 (Full Celtic Circle, Saltscapes Magazine)
- 2008 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Magazine Profile, Silver (Soul to sole: Martine Vermeulen, Saltscapes Magazine)
- 2004 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Article , Silver (Rural vs Urban, Atlantic Business Magazine)
- 2004 Professional Writer's Association of Canada, Volunteer of the year award
Positions/Service
- Writer in Residence, Yarmouth Library, Yarmouth NS. (2009/2010)
- Director, Atlantic at Large, Professional Writer's Association of Canada (2009-current)
- Board of directors, Travel Media Association of Canada + Chair of Professional Development Committee (2008-current)
- Chair, Development Committee, Art Gallery Nova Scotia, Yarmouth satellite (2008-current)
- Founding member: Buy Back Nova Scotia (2008-current)
- Editor, Atlantic Lighthouse Newsletter (2002-2008)
- Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, publications committee (1997-2000)
- South Shore Literary Club, Editor: newsletter (1989-1995)
- Yarmouth County Literacy Council, Board member (1985-1989)
- Yarmouth County Federation of Agriculture, Board member and Director (1984-1989)
- Founding member: Tusket River Environmental Protection Association (1976)
- Founding member: Yarmouth Arts Regional Council (1965)
|