Adams was awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia for contributions to popular music and philanthropic work via his own foundation, which helps improve education for people around the world.
Adamsas apdovanotas Kanados ir Order of British Columbia ordinais už nuopelnus populiariajai muzikai ir už filantropinę veiklą, savo sukurtą labdaros fondą, kuris padeda tobulinti švietimo sistemą visame pasaulyje.