Independent Spirit Awards
| Won |
Best First Feature The Waterdance |
1992 |
| Won |
Best Screenplay The Waterdance |
1992 |
| Won |
Best Screenplay River's Edge |
1987 |
Sundance Film Festival
| Won |
Audience Award The Waterdance |
1991 |
| Won |
Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: Dramatic The Waterdance |
1991 |
