Awards
The soundtrack won a number of awards at the RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards. Both of the Footrot Flat singles were awarded Best Song of the Year at the New Zealand Music Awards (in 1986 and 1987 respectively). Dobbyn also won Best Male Vocalist in 1987 for his work on 'You Oughta Be in Love'.
| Year | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Best Song of the Year | 'Slice of Heaven' | Won |
| 1987 | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Single of the Year | 'You Oughta Be In Love' | Won | |
| Best Male Vocalist | Dave Dobbyn | Won | |
| Best Film Soundtrack | Won | ||
| Best Producer | Dave Dobbyn | Nominated | |
| Best Songwriter | Dave Dobbyn - 'You Oughta Be In Love' | Nominated | |
| Best Cover | Reston Griffiths | Nominated |
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