Boyz 'N The Hood Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director John Singleton |
| 1991 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay John Singleton |
Library of Congress
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | Library of Congress |
U.S. National Film Registry |
MTV Movie Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | MTV Movie Awards |
Best New Filmmaker John Singleton |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nominated | National Board of Review |
Best Picture |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best New Director John Singleton |