Garden State Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Soundtrack |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Won | Chicago Film Critics Association |
Most Promising Filmmaker Zach Braff |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best First Screenplay Zach Braff |
| 2004 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best First Feature Zach Braff |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Directorial Debut Zach Braff |
| 2004 | Won | National Board of Review |
Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Sundance Film Festival |
In Competition |
Writers Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Writers Guild of America |
Best Original Screenplay Zach Braff |
