In February 2008, Cosgrove was awarded an honorary doctorate from Tallinn University., having previously been awarded the prestigious Back Award from the Royal Geographical Society in 1988. He delivered the influential Hettner Lectures in 2005.
Cosgrove's accomplishments are highlighted by receiving an honorary doctorate from Tallinn University in February 2008, after being awarded the prestigious Back Award from the Royal Geographical Society in 1988. He also delivered the influential Hettner Lectures in 2005.