He has received two Felix Awards for his recordings. At the award ceremonies of 2004, Laplante received a Juno Award in the category Classical Album of the Year – Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment for the recording "Concertos: Music of Jacques Hétu". He was awarded the Order of Canada on October 29, 2004 and invested to the Order on June 10, 2005.