CAWST has been recognized for the following awards since inception:
- Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge First Prize for innovative solutions to improve sustainable access to safe water and sanitation, Stockholm, 2012
- National Energy Globe Award Zambia for the Africa Manzi Centre (WET Centre), 2012
- Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations, Calgary Nonprofit Innovation Award, 2011
- The Donner Canadian Foundation as one of the 20 best-managed NGOs in Canada, 2010
- SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT Water for All Foundation Competition Special Prize, France 2010
- Rotary Integrity Award, Canada 2009
- Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development, Canada 2008
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Special Recognition, Canada 2007
- Special Consultative Status, UN Economic and Social Council 2006
- Kyoto World Water Grand Prize, Finalist, Mexico 2006
- Faculty of Environmental Design, Alumni of the Year, Canada 2006
- Alberta Centennial Medalist, Canada 2006
- New Spirit of Community Awards, CAWST & Petro-Canada, Finalist, Canada 2005
- Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Award, Finalist, Canada 2005
- YMCA Peace Medal, Canada 2005
- Best Practice to Improve the Living Environment, Top 40, UN-Habitat 2004
- Water Action Competition Finalist, World Water Forum, Kyoto 2003
- National GRIOT Award for Science and Technology, Canada 2003
