Senator Buckwold was honoured with many public awards, including honorary Colonel of the North Saskatchewan Regiment for his military involvement, honorary Chief Mountain Maker for the construction of Mount Blackstrap, and named Officer of the Order of Canada in 1995 for his service to his country.
Le sénateur Buckwold a été honoré de nombreuses distinctions. Entre autres choses, il a été colonel honoraire du North Saskatchewan Regiment, car il s'est occupé de la chose militaire, Chief Mountain Maker, pour la construction du mont Blackstrap, et officier de l'Ordre du Canada, en 1995, pour services rendus à son pays.