In 1968 Attard Kingswell was chosen by the Confederation of Civic Councils (Malta) and awarded a Silver Medal of Merit on behalf of the Maltese Nation. The Medal of Merit was awarded to those who had shown special merit or had given exception service to Malta. In 1992 Attard Kingswell was made Member of the National Order of Merit which carries the denomination of UOM.
In 1968, Attard Kingswell received the Silver Medal of Merit from the Confederation of Civic Councils (Malta) in recognition of his exceptional service to Malta.  He was later elevated to the rank of Member of the National Order of Merit in 1992, which is known as UOM.