 Sutton was nominated for 'Best Actor' and 'Sexiest Male' at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, for 'Best Storyline' for "John Paul falls for Craig and comes out as gay", and, with Guy Burnet (Craig Dean) for 'Best Couple'.He did not win in any of the categories.Sutton was shortlisted for 'Most Popular Actor' at the National Television Awards 2007, alongside Charlie Clements ("EastEnders"), David Tennant ("Doctor Who") and Antony Cotton ("Coronation Street").