1998: Chancellor’s Award
1998: Dagbreek Award – MA
1996: Department Afrikaans Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit (RAU) Award: Post Grad Diploma in Afrikaans Creative Writing – Highest marks
1969: Transvaal Education Department (Matric): Highest marks in Afrikaans First Language – 95%
1964: Die Afrikaanse Taalbond Examination: Highest marks