Dr. H.S. Adenwalla was awarded the Sushruta Oration in 1999 by the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.

He delivered a guest lecture at the International Cleft Lip and Palate foundation in Zurich, 2000 where he was awarded a citation which reads “in recognition of outstanding contributions in supporting patients with cleft lip and palate and advancing the medical skills in developing countries with deep gratitude and thankfulness”.

He was awarded the Joseph McCarthy award for Excellence in Medicine and Humanitarian services in November 2006 in New York.

Dr. H.S. Adenwalla is Member of the Smile Train Medical Advisory Board (South Asia and New York).

He was the 1st President of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies.