While his invention of the commercially successful steamboat, the Clermont, brought him immense fame and recognition, there were no formal awards or accolades specifically for innovation or engineering at that time.
However, his contributions to the field of engineering and transportation were widely celebrated and recognized. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society, a prestigious scientific organization, in 1814. He also received numerous honorary degrees and was lauded in publications and speeches for his achievements.
So, while he didn't win any "awards" in the modern sense, Robert Fulton was undoubtedly a celebrated figure in his time, recognized for his groundbreaking inventions and impact on the world.