* Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1954), shared with Edgar Douglas Adrian, for his work on the functional organization of the cerebral cortex.
* Lasker Award (1949), for his contributions to brain surgery.
* Royal Society of Canada's Flavelle Medal (1950), for his work in neuroscience.
* Honorary degrees from numerous universities including Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge.
It's important to note that these are just some of the most notable awards he received. He was also the recipient of many other honors and accolades throughout his career.