2015 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards 

Neil was nominated for Best Country Song in the 2015 Golden Kayak Awards for his song, Shining White Eyes from his sophomore CD album What Difference Will It Make

2012 Hamilton Music Awards 

Neil was honoured to be a nominee at the 2012 Hamilton Music Awards for Alt/Country Recording of the Year for his album, What Difference Will It Make