Following the publication of his first two poetry collections, Ascroft was awarded (alongside Sarah Quigley) the 2003 Robert Burns Fellowship, which recognised the success and acclaim for his published poetry in his collections and in Landfall.
Ascroft also served as guest editor of Landfall in 2005 for a one-off publication.
Ascroft também foi editor convidado da Landfall em 2005 para uma publicação única.
Ascroft também foi editora convidada da Landfall em 2005 para uma publicação única.