Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Art Direction Leslie Dilley Norman Reynolds Alan Tomkins Harry Lange Michael Ford |
| 1980 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Score John Williams |
| 1980 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Steve Maslow Peter Sutton Gregg Landaker Bill Varney |
| 1980 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Special Achievement Richard Edlund Brian Johnson Dennis Muren Bruce Nicholson |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Anthony Asquith Award John Williams |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Original Score John Williams |
People's Choice Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Won | People's Choice Awards |
Best Picture |
