Academy awards |
| 1962 year 35th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Gregory Peck | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actress | Mary Badham | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Robert Mulligan | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Russell Harlan | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Elmer Bernstein | Nomination |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Alexander Golitzen | Winner |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Henry Bumstead | Winner |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Horton Foote | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1962 year 20th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Gregory Peck | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Robert Mulligan | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Elmer Bernstein | Winner |