2010: E.M. Wightman Essay Prize, McMaster University. Awarded to the M.A. student in history whose essay, "best displays a combination of imagination and originality with a comprehensive and accurate command of relevant scholarship." Shoalts' paper was about Canadian explorers.

2009:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC): Joseph Armand Bombardier Master's Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and strength/originality of research proposals to outstanding students pursuing M.A. degrees. Shoalts' research focused on his passion---exploration, the wilderness, Grey Owl, and forest lore.  

Brock University: Spirit of Brock Medal. Awarded annually to a graduating student who is judged to best exemplify the spirit of Sir Isaac Brock, the heroic War of 1812 commander, particularly the traits of leadership and courage. Shoalts was selected on the basis of his wilderness expeditions and conservation work.

Brock University: Lillie A. Traver Scholarship, "awarded to a student with honours standing, majoring in History." Shoalts was selected by the History Department to receive this award for the class of 2009.

Brock University: Distinguished Graduating Student Award.  Presented to, "the most distinguished graduate in Spring Convocation for each department." Shoalts was selected as the most distinguished graduate in Brock's History Department.

McMaster University: Lynton R. Wilson Scholarship (2009) and a Graduate Scholarship (2009), on the basis of academic excellence.

2008

Niagara Region: In May 2008, Shoalts was named the winner of the 2008 Niagara Region Environmental Award in the Volunteer Category. The award recognizes the work Shoalts has done "increasing public understanding and awareness" through his Welland Tribune columns,and his "Reflections of a Naturalist"column for the Voice of Pelham, public speaking engagments in schools and elsewhere, as well as his work as the founder and chair of the Freinds of Coyle Creek.  See media coverage of Shoalts' acceptance of the award here.

Brock University: 2007-08 Niagara Peninsula Society (Archaeological Institute of America) Prize in Classical Archaeology and History.

Brock University: 2007-08 winner of Brock University's Department of History Third Year Book Prize.

2006: 

Brock University: Department of History's winner of the Donald Creighton Award.

2004:

District School Board of Niagara Scholarship Award for Canadian History.

"Your work as a columnist, chair of Friends of Coyle Creek and other endeavours continue to influence Niagara residents and have left a lasting mark on local conservation efforts."
--Tim Hudak, Member of Provincial Parliament, Niagara West-Glanbrook
August 1, 2008.