List of awards and nominations received by The West Wing
The West Wing is an American political drama television series that aired on NBC from September 22, 1999 to May 14, 2006, broadcasting 156 episodes over seven seasons. Created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, the show follows the lives of White House staffers, including the President. The show starred an ensemble cast who portrayed various staff members of the federal government.
The West Wing received 277 award nominations, winning 87 of them. This includes 95 Primetime Emmy Awards, 20 Golden Globe Awards, 20 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 12 Television Critics Association Awards, 12 Writers Guild of America Awards, and 8 Directors Guild of America Awards.
In addition to the cast winning the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series and the Satellite Award for Outstanding Television Ensemble, several cast and crew members received awards and nominations for their individual work, including Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Stockard Channing, John Spencer, and Alan Alda.
Awards and nominations
ACE Eddie Awards
The Eddie Award is an annual accolade that was created by American Cinema Editors in 1962 to award outstanding achievements in editing in television and film. The West Wing won two awards out of four nominations.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episode | Result | Ref |
| 2000 | Best Edited One-Hour Series for Television | Christopher Nelson | for "Pilot" | ||
| 2001 | Best Edited One-Hour Series for Television | Tina Hirsch | for "What Kind of Day Has it Been" | ||
| 2003 | Best Edited One-Hour Series for Television | Janet Ashikaga | for "Election Night" | ||
| 2004 | Best Edited One-Hour Series for Television | Janet Ashikaga | for "25" |
ALMA Awards
The American Latino Media Arts Award, commonly known as the ALMA Award, is an annual accolade bestowed by the National Council of La Raza recognizing American Latino contributions to television, film and music. Martin Sheen received three nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Television Series, winning once. Jimmy Smits also won the award in 2006 while the series won for Outstanding Television Series.American Film Institute Awards
Established in 2000, the American Film Institute Awards is presented by American Film Institute and honors the best ten outstanding films and television programs of each year. The West Wing won two awards for Television Program of the Year.American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Presented since 1986 by the American Society of Cinematographers, The American Society of Cinematographers Awards is an annual accolade that honors work in theatrical features, television projects and student films, and cinematographers and other filmmakers for their career achievements. During its tenure, The West Wing won two out of its six nominations, all awarded to Thomas Del Ruth.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episodes | Result | Ref |
| 2000 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Mini-Series/Pilot | Thomas Del Ruth | for "Pilot" | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | Thomas Del Ruth | for "Noël" | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | Thomas Del Ruth | for "Bartlet for America" | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | Thomas Del Ruth | for "Holy Night" | ||
| 2004 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | Thomas Del Ruth | for "7A WF 83429" | ||
| 2005 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | Thomas Del Ruth | for "Gaza" |
Artios Awards
Presented by the Casting Society of America, the Artios Award is an annual accolades honoring outstanding achievements in casting. The West Wing received four nominations during its tenure, winning two awards.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2000 | Best Casting for TV, Pilot | Kevin Scott | ||
| 2000 | Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic | John Frank Levey, Kevin Scott and Barbara Miller | ||
| 2001 | Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic | John Frank Levey, Kevin Scott and Barbara Miller | ||
| 2002 | Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic | Anthony Sepulveda and Barbara Miller |
BMI TV & Film Awards
Cinema Audio Society Awards
The Cinema Audio Society Awards, commonly abbreviated as CAS Awards, was created in 1964 and honors outstanding achievement in sound mixing. The West Wing received four award nominations, winning two awards.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episode | Result | Ref |
| 2000 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television - Series | Gary D. Rogers, Dan Hiland and Kenneth B. Ross | for "In Excelsis Deo" | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television - Series | Dan Hiland, Gary D. Rogers and Mark Weingarten | for "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen" | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for Television - Series | Dan Hiland, Gary D. Rogers and Patrick Hanson | for "Posse Comitatus" | ||
| 2006 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Television Series | Dan Hiland, Gary D. Rogers and Patrick Hanson | for "2162 Votes" |
Directors Guild of America Awards
Presented by the Directors Guild of America since 1938, The Directors Guild of America Award honors excellence in the field of direction. The West Wing received eight nominations for the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series, winning twice.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episodes | Result | Ref |
| 1999 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Thomas Schlamme | for "Pilot" | ||
| 2000 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Paris Barclay | for "The Portland Trip" | ||
| 2000 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Thomas Schlamme | for "Noel" | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Paris Barclay | for "The Indians in the Lobby" | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Thomas Schlamme | for "Two Cathedrals" | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Paris Barclay | for "Debate Camp" | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Alex Graves | for "Posse Comitatus" | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series | Christopher Misiano, Dylan Massin, Douglas Ornstein, Catherine Bond and Cary Jones | for "25" |
Emmy Awards
The Primetime Emmy Award is an annual accolade presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for outstanding achievement in American prime time television programming. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in television aspects such as acting, writing, and direction. During its tenure, The West Wing received 95 nominations, winning 26 of them. The series won the award for Outstanding Drama Series four times between 2000 and 2003, tying with Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law and Mad Men for the most wins in that category. Allison Janney won the most individual Emmy awards among the cast, winning two for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. In the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category, the series won three consecutive times from 2000 to 2002, with Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and John Spencer receiving the award during the respective years. The show won a fourth time in 2006, with Alan Alda receiving the award.The more technical aspects such as cinematography and casting are awarded at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The West Wing won 12 Creative Arts Emmy awards, including three for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series and two for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series.
Primetime Emmy Awards
Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Presented since 1949, the Golden Globe Award is an annual accolade awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for outstanding achievements in film and television. The West Wing received 20 nominations during its tenure, winning two awards for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, awarded to Martin Sheen, and Best Television Series – Drama.Golden Reel Awards
Founded in 1953, the Motion Picture Sound Editors is an honorary society of motion picture sound editors. Since 1989, they present the Golden Reel Awards, in which honors the best work in the various areas of sound editing. The West Wing received five award nominations during its tenure.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episodes | Result | Ref |
| 2001 | Best Sound Editing - Television Episodic - Dialogue & ADR | Walter Newman, Thomas A. Harris, Catherine Flynn and Jessica Goodwin | for "What Kind Of Day Has It Been" | ||
| 2002 | Best Sound Editing in Television - Dialogue & ADR, Episodic | Walter Newman, Catherine Flynn, Thomas A. Harris, Jennifer Mertens, Eric Hertsguaard and Karen Spangenberg | for "Manchester", Part II | ||
| 2003 | Best Sound Editing in Television Episodic - Dialogue & ADR | Walter Newman, Catherine Flynn, Thomas A. Harris, Constance A. Kazmer, Karen Spangenberg and Denise Horta | for "Game On" | ||
| 2004 | Best Sound Editing in Television Episodic - Dialogue & ADR | Walter Newman, Thomas A. Harris, Catherine Flynn, Karyn Foster, and Gabrielle Gilbert Reeves | for "Twenty-Five" | ||
| 2006 | Best Sound Editing in Television Short Form - Dialogue and Automated Dialogue Replacement | Walter Newman, Thomas A. Harris, Catherine Flynn, Virginia Cook-McGowan, and Steffan Falesitch | for "The Ticket" |
Humanitas Prize
Awarded since 1974, the Humanitas Prize is an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievement of writers in film and television whose work promotes human dignity, meaning and freedom. The West Wing received five award nominations, winning three awards.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episodes | Result | Ref |
| 2000 | 60 Minute Category | Aaron Sorkin and Rick Cleveland | for "In Excelsis Deo" | ||
| 2000 | 60 Minute Category | Aaron Sorkin, Lawrence O'Donnell and Paul Redford | for "Take This Sabbath Day" | ||
| 2002 | 60 Minute Category | Aaron Sorkin | for "Two Cathedrals" | ||
| 2005 | 60 Minute Category | John Wells | for "NSF Thurmont" | ||
| 2007 | 60 Minute Category | Eli Attie and John Wells | for "Election Day", Part II |
Imagen Foundation Awards
The Imagen Award, also known as the Latino Golden Globes, is an annual accolade presented by the Imagen Foundation since 1985 that awards positive portrayals of Latinos in television, film, and the web. The West Wing won four awards out of five nominations.NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Award was established in 1967 and is an accolade presented by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature. The West Wing has received six nominations, with Dulé Hill receiving four nominations.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 2001 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Dulé Hill | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Dulé Hill | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Anna Deavere Smith | ||
| 2004 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Dulé Hill | ||
| 2004 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Anna Deavere Smith | ||
| 2005 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Dulé Hill |
Peabody Awards
Awarded since 1940, the Peabody Award, named after American banker and philanthropist George Peabody, is an annual award the recognizes excellence in storytelling across mediums including television, radio, television networks, and online videos. The West Wing won the award for the year of 1999, with the award committee lauding it for "showing that audiences can be edified, as well as entertained, by the inner workings of a modern-day presidency." The series won again for the year of 2000, highlighting the cast and select episodes as evidence of "an intricate and noble series."Producers Guild of America Awards
The Producers Guild of America Awards was established in 1990 by the Producers Guild of America, in order to honor the visionaries who produce and execute motion picture and television product. The West Wing received eight award nominations, winning two awards for Best Episodic Drama, the award for Most Promising Producer in Television and the Vision Award for Television.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 1999 | Best Episodic Television | John Wells, Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme | ||
| 1999 | Most Promising Producer in Television | Aaron Sorkin | ||
| 1999 | Vision Award for Television | John Wells | ||
| 2000 | Best Episodic Drama | John Wells, Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Llewellyn Wells and Michael Hissrich | ||
| 2001 | Best Episodic Drama | John Wells, Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Llewellyn Wells, Christopher Misiano, Alex Graves, Michael Hissrich | ||
| 2002 | Best Episodic Drama | Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, John Wells, Michael Hissrich, Alex Graves, Christopher Misiano and Llewellyn Wells | ||
| 2003 | Best Episodic Drama | Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, John Wells, Alex Graves, Christopher Misiano, Llewellyn Wells and Neal Ahern Jr. | ||
| 2004 | Best Episodic Drama | John Wells, Alex Graves, Christopher Misiano, Llewellyn Wells and Neal Ahern Jr. |
Satellite Awards
The Satellite Award is an annual accolade bestowed by the International Press Academy since 1997 in recognition of outstanding achievements in film, television and new media. During its tenure, The West Wing received ten award nominations, winning five.Screen Actors Guild Awards
Presented by the Screen Actors Guild, the Screen Actors Guild Award recognizes outstanding individual and ensemble performances. The West Wing received 20 SAG award nominations, with Martin Sheen winning three awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, Allison Janney winning two awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series and the cast winning two awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
| 1999 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet | ||
| 2000 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet | ||
| 2000 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Allison Janney as C. J. Cregg | ||
| 2000 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Moira Kelly, Rob Lowe, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, John Spencer and Bradley Whitford | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Allison Janney as C. J. Cregg | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Stockard Channing as Abbey Bartlet | ||
| 2001 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Rob Lowe, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, John Spencer and Bradley Whitford | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Allison Janney as C. J. Cregg | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Lily Tomlin as Deborah Fiderer | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Rob Lowe, Joshua Malina, Janel Moloney, Mary-Louise Parker, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, John Spencer, Lily Tomlin and Bradley Whitford | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Stockard Channing as Abbey Bartlet | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Allison Janney as C. J. Cregg | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, John Spencer and Bradley Whitford | ||
| 2004 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Allison Janney as C. J. Cregg | ||
| 2004 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stockard Channing, Kristin Chenoweth, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina, Mary McCormack, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, John Spencer, Lily Tomlin and Bradley Whitford | ||
| 2005 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Alan Alda as Arnold Vinick | ||
| 2005 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Alan Alda, Kristin Chenoweth, Janeane Garofalo, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina, Mary McCormack, Janel Moloney, Teri Polo, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Jimmy Smits, John Spencer and Bradley Whitford |