he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000
season) for Outstanding Achievement in Opera for his creation of the
leading role in the English National Opera's world premiere, The Silver
Tassie at the London Coliseum.
He was awarded the OC (Officer of the Order of Canada) before being awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Opera. He is an Opera Singer in Kent, England.