Fr. Peter McVerry has been awarded the following high profile awards in recognition of his work
- The Irish Times Living Dublin Award 2009
- Reality Person of the Year Award 2009
- Meteor Humanitarian Award 2006
- The Harry McKillop Irish Spirit Award 2006
- ESB Person of the Year Award 2005
- Dublin City University Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy
- Honorary Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland