Academy awards |
| 2016 year 89th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Mahershala Ali | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actress | Naomie Harris | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Barry Jenkins | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | James Laxton | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Nicholas Britell | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Barry Jenkins | Winner |
| Film Editing | Joi McMillon | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Nat Sanders | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 2016 year 74th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Naomie Harris | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Mahershala Ali | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Barry Jenkins | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Barry Jenkins | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nicholas Britell | Nomination |