Courtney Hunt Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Frozen River (2008) |
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Won | Alliance of Women Film Journalists |
Best Woman Director Frozen River (2008) |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Chicago Film Critics Association |
Most Promising Filmmaker Frozen River (2008) |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Director Frozen River (2008) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best First Screenplay Frozen River (2008) |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Directorial Debut Frozen River (2008) |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best First Film Frozen River (2008) |