Tommy's awards
| Year |
Award |
| 2005 |
Album of the year, Thumb picker of the Year and an induction into the Thumb pickers Hall Of Fame, Kentucky. |
| 2005 |
Golden Guitar award for best instrumental song, Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia |
| 2000 |
Featured Appearance at the Closing Ceremonies of the Sydney Olympic Games |
| 1999 |
Certified Guitar Player award for lifetime contribution to finger style guitar playing |
| 1998 |
Best Country Instrumental Album - Nashville Music Awards |
| 1998 |
Grammy Nomination with Chet Atkins for The Day Fingerpickers Took over the World |
| 1997 |
Most Added Artist on Smooth Jazz Radio, North America |
| 1996 |
Gold Award for live album recorded with the Australian Philharmonic |
| 1992 |
Three platinum awards for album sales in Australia, New Zealand and Asia |
| 1995 |
MO award for Entertainer of the Year |
| 1995 |
Paul Harris Fellow, fundraising for the Rotary Club |
| 1994 |
Best Adult Contemporary album ARIA |
| 1993 |
MO award for Entertainer of the Year |
| 1991 |
Best Adult Contemporary album ARIA |
| 1990 |
Best Guitarist - Rolling Stone |
| 1989-90 |
Ambassador of Music in Australia |
| 1988 |
Best Studio Musician and Best Guitarist |
| 1984-90 |
Best Guitarist - Juke Magazine |
