The High and the Mighty Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director William Wellman |
| 1954 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Editing Ralph Dawson |
| 1954 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Song Dimitri Tiomkin Ned Washington |
| 1954 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actress Claire Trevor Jan Sterling |
| 1954 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Drama or Comedy Score Dimitri Tiomkin |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director William Wellman |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Won | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Jan Sterling |
