Tom was the Lifelong Achievement Honoree and was awarded "The Sophia" by the 2011 Syracuse International Film Festival recognizing him for all of his work and outstanding dedication to the Festival.
Tom won the "Best Actor" award at the Hollywood Film Festival-2012 for a short entitled "A Good Thing".
President of the Jury and President of the Honorary Advisory Committee of the Syracuse International Film Festival - 2005 to 2024.
Winner "Best Supporting Actor" 2011, for short entitled "A Good Thing" at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.
