Here are some notable awards and recognitions he did receive:
* The Guardian Children's Fiction Award (1982): This award was given to Dahl for his novel "The BFG".
* The Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1982): Dahl won this prize for "The BFG" as well.
* The Whitbread Book of the Year Award (1982): Again, "The BFG" was the winning book for this prestigious award.
While Dahl's works have been widely acclaimed and enjoyed by generations of readers, his writing style often pushed the boundaries of children's literature, which may have contributed to a lack of formal awards. However, his legacy continues to inspire and entertain children around the world, and he remains one of the most beloved children's authors of all time.