Patricia Cardoso Awards Awards

| Year_ | Award | Festival | Nominated_work | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Festival Prize | Black Maria Film and Video Festival | The Water Carrier | Won |
| 1996 | Crystal Heart Award | Heartland Film Festival | The Water Carrier | Won |
| 1996 | DGA, Student Film Award | Student Academy Awards | The Water Carrier | Won |
| 1996 | Gold Medal | Student Academy Awards | The Water Carrier | Won |
| 2002 | Youth Jury Award | San Sebastian Film Festival | Real Women Have Curves | Won |
| 2002 | Visionary Award | La Femme Film Festival | Real Women Have Curves | Won |
| 2002 | Audience Award | Sundance Film Festival | Real Women Have Curves | Won |
| 2002 | Grand Jury Prize | Sundance Film Festival | Real Women Have Curves | Nominated |