Together with his talented partners and collaborators, he has been the recipient of over 100 international awards, including Emmys, Cinema Eyes, Golden Horses, Owls, Phoenixes, and a variety of other celebratory animal-themed prizes. Bob loves to share his arcane knowledge and experience with like-minded filmmakers from around the world, and is currently an advisor and mentor working with the Sundance Institute, IDFA, DMZ docs South Korea, Qumra, Tokyo Docs, Hot Docs, and RIDM. He is a member of the Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television, and a documentary branch member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.