John's awards are as well rounded as he is. In 2002, his alma mater honored him with a doctorate of Humane Letters for his contribution to the American Arts. He earned the "Father of the Year" Award in 1996 by the Father's Day Council of America and John received the Outstanding Roll Model Award from the American Diabetes Association. As a comic talent, he earned outstanding supporting actor Emmy (1985-1986) nominations, with Cheers earning a record 28 Emmys. 
John Presents an award at the
Visual Effects Society annual ceremony.

For his work in writing, directing and producing, John was awarded both a Cleo and 3 prestigious Aegis Awards, one of the oldest and most respected video/film production contests in the United States.