Awards and Recognition
At the age of 33, Eric became the youngest recipient of the United Nations Association in Canada's Lester B. Pearson Peace Medal and was later awarded the Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross for his work in war-torn communities around the world.
In addition to receiving the United Nations Association in Canada's Lester B. Pearson Peace Medal and the Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross, Hoskins has been awarded the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Citation for Citizenship, Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Award, and a McMaster University Distinguished Alumni Award.
Hoskins and his wife, Samantha Nutt, received Honorary Doctorates of Law from McMaster University in May, 2005 for their work promoting human rights and their role in delivering humanitarian assistance to some of the world's most vulnerable populations. Hoskins also has honorary degrees from Brock and Niagara Universities.
In April 2008, Hoskins received the honour of Officer of the Order of Canada for his humanitarian work.
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