Alan became a qualified member of the MPA in May 1991 and of the BIPP in May 1994. He first entered for the MPA Awards in 1994 when he scooped three awards: East Midlands Fashion Photographer of the Year and two Highly Commended Awards in Child Portraiture and Commercial Photography.

• East Midlands Classical Portrait Photographer of the Year 2007
• East Midlands Avante Garde Wedding Photographer of the Year 2007
• Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Fashion(x2), Glamour(x2), Portrait, Commercial and Pictorial Photography in 2007
• East Midlands Glamour Photographer of the Year 2006
• Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Fashion and Glamour Photography in 2006
• Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Avante Garde Wedding, Portrait, Fashion and Glamour Photography in 2005
• Awards of Merit for Commercial & Industrial, Fashion & Glamour and Wedding Photography 2004
• East Midlands Portrait Photographer of the Year 2003
• Licenciatship Portrait Photographer of the Year 2003
• Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Fashion, Portraiture, Commercial and Pictorial Photography in 2003
• Runner-up to Commercial Photographer of the Year in 2003