1995 - Trans Tasman Entertainer of the Year

1996 - Toyota Star Maker Winner

1996 - ARIA Award for 'Best Australian Country Release Of The Year' for the song 'Homefires' (composed by Darren and sung by the Dead Ringer Band)

1998 - Awarded 'Young Citizen Of The Year' by the Australia Day Committee in Wagga Wagga

2001 - Inducted into the Country Music 'Hands of Fame'

2001 - Won Golden Guitar Award for 'Vocal Collaboration of the Year'

2003 - 'Centenary Medal' for services to Australian Society

2003 - Australian Independant Male Vocalist of the Year