Awards

2006:
Nominated by the Art Directors' Guild (USA) for the Award of Outstanding Achievement in Production Design for Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong"

2003:
Received the Art Directors' Guild (USA), "Honors" award for Excellence in Production Design: Period or Fantasy Film, 2003 as Art Director on "Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King"

2002:
Received the Art Directors' Guild (USA), "Honors" award for Excellence in Production Design: Period or Fantasy Film, 2002 as Art Director on "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers"

2001:
Won National Board of Review (USA) Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction for "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".

1990:
Received the Queen's Service Medal for Public Service (QSM) for services to New Zealand for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of 1990 The Commonwealth Games.

1962:
Awarded the medal for Most Promising All-rounder, Johnsonville Softball Club