In 2023, David was named as the Laureate of the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, which recognizes artists whose groundbreaking work is advancing the art form.
The Siminovitch jury praised David's unique and prolific voice as well as his advocacy in the Asian Canadian community.
[6] He won the 2013 Carol Bolt Award for Best Work Premiered by a Playwrights Guild of Canada member for his play carried away on the crest of a wave.
[9] His play, acquiesce, about a man plagued by the success of his first book and being haunted by his past, was performed at the Factory Theatre in November 2016.
[10] Yee is a co-founder and current artistic director of fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company.