2004
Frank R. Smith Outstanding Journal Article Award granted by the STC for the best article in Technical Communication in 2004 [Hall, M., De Jong, M., & Steehouder, M (2004). Cultural differences and usability evaluation: Individualistic and collectivistic participants compared. Technical Communication 51 (4), 489-503.]
2005
Ronald S. Blicq Award for Distinguished Contributions to Technical Communication Education, granted by the IEEE Professional Communication Society
2008
Erelidmaatschap van de Studiekring voor Technische Informatie en Communicatie (STIC).
2009
Honorary Distinguished Service Award van de Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication “in recognition of his many substantial contributions to program development in technical communication in the Netherlands, in Europe, and throughout the world.”
2011
Benoeming tot officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau.