In 1999, Bouchard received first prize for “Composer of the Year” from le Conseil Québecois de la Culture and the Joseph S. Stauffer Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Bouchard's achievement in 1999 was acknowledged with the top honor of “Composer of the Year” by le Conseil Québecois de la Culture and the esteemed Joseph S. Stauffer Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts, highlighting his contributions to the field.