Ferri has been recognized for founding sports facilities plus youth and seniors clubs, for which he received a Silver Keystone, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, and 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada awards. In 1989 he was presented with a Government of Ontario’s Corps d’Elite Award, one of five given that year, for outstanding contributions to recreation throughout Southern Ontario. The Corps d’Elite was presented to him by Ontario M.P.P. Greg Sorbara, who spoke of Ferri’s work being instrumental in the development of recreation programs and facilities in both Maple, Ontario, and across Southern Ontario.
