 Over the course of his long relationship with the MSO, Maestro Edwards has conducted numerous MSO performances including Handel’s "Messiah" at Notre Dame Basilica.In May 1995, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for his outstanding achievements in the Arts, and also received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.In 1998 and 1999, Edwards was trusted to be the guest conductor of the National Youth Choir of Canada.