Was a member of the I.A.T.S.E (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) Local 322 until his death in 2021.
Served as a lighting design/theater arts instructor at North Carolina School of the Arts from 2010-2014.
Has worked as a professional lighting designer on over a dozen theatrical productions throughout his career.
Is a graduate of Catawba College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre.
First ever recipient of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the Stranger Days Independent Film Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he served as both a Co-Founder and the festival's Program Director until his death in 2021.
Namesake of the "Adam York Memorial Award" (for Best in Show), the top prize at the Stranger Days Independent Film Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was named in his memory following his death in 2021.
Namesake (and inaugural recipient) of the "Adam York Spirit Award" at the Foothills Film Festival in Shelby, North Carolina - which is presented annually to the film that best exemplifies overcoming obstacles by disabled/disadvantaged individuals.