Notable recognitions for Kerwin's work include numerous film festival grand jury prizes, alongside prestigious awards such as the Webby, Geekie, Accolade Awards, Telly Awards, Axiem, Panavision New Filmmaker Grant, and R.C. Norris Screenwriting Award. His feature film debut, "Yesterday Was a Lie", received accolades including "Best Director" and "Best Screenwriter" from New York Visionfest, courtesy of Entertainment One.
Kerwin's extensive experience in live stage productions encompasses a wide range of genres, from classical to modern. His work with the Lone Star Ensemble theatre group earned him a spot on the Los Angeles Times' "Faces to Watch" list, while frequent collaborations with Noah Wyle's Blank Theatre Company have showcased his versatility as a director. Critics such as Paul Birchall have consistently praised Kerwin's directing, with his work featured in Back Stage Magazine's "Best of the Year" list for two consecutive years. His work has also been cited in scholarly publications like the Shakespeare Association of America and Shakespeare Newsletter.
Kerwin's intellectual pursuits extend beyond the realm of filmmaking, as he is a member of the esteemed organization Mensa and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
