In 2008 the Pittsburgh International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival awarded Charlie and his film, Mulligans, the Best Male Film award at the festival.
In 2005 Charlie was recognized as one of Out Magazine's Out 100 alongside luminaries such as Sir Elton John, Melissa Etheridge, Sharon Stone and the President of Spain.
Charlie gained fame in Saskatchewan in the musical theatre troupe Sask
Express. His larger than life stage persona made him a crowd favorite.
In 2007 the Festival del Mar in Spain awarded Charlie the 'Best Male Actor' award with his cast mates for his work in 'A Four Letter Word'.