The Great Debaters Awards
African American Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Won | African American Film Critics |
Best Picture |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Picture - Drama |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Won | National Board of Review |
The Bvlgari Award for NBR Freedom of Expression |
