The first season of "Nikita" received a total of seven awards nominations. In 2010, the episode "Pilot" received a nomination in the category "Best Cinematography in Episodic TV Series" in the American Society of Cinematographers. The following year, the series received a nomination for "Favorite TV Drama" in the 37th People's Choice Awards and nominations for Maggie Q and Lyndsy Fonseca performances in the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. Shane West was awarded "Choice TV Actor Action" in the ceremony. The season finale received a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series, which result is still pending.