- Doctor of Science (Honoris causa), Monash University.
- Polar Medal (Services to Polar Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons. in Physics), Monash University.
- Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) accreditation
- ACS (Australian Cinematographers Society), 2008 “Hall of Fame”.
- Phillip Law Medal for Outstanding Contributions to the Antarctic – 2012 Qualified Scuba Diver with Cave Diving accreditation.