1987
| Awards show | Nomination(s) | Categories | Result(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 14th American Music Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | Won |
| Whitney Houston | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Won | |
| Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist | Nominated | |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist | Won | ||
| Whitney Houston | Favorite Soul/R&B Album | Won | |
| Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist | Nominated | |
| "Greatest Love of All" | Favorite Soul/R&B Video Single | Won | |
| 1987 BRIT Awards (formerly "BPI Awards") | Whitney Houston (herself) | Best International Solo Artist | Won |
| The 29th Grammy Awards | "Greatest Love of All" | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| The 13th People's Choice Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Female Musical Performer (tied with Madonna) | Won |
| The 1st Soul Train Music Awards | Whitney Houston | Best Album of the Year, Female | Nominated |
| "Greatest Love of All" | Best Single, Female | Nominated | |
| The 9th American Black Achievement Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | The Music Award (shared with Luther Vandross) | Won |
| The 20th NAACP Image Awards | Whitney | Outstanding Female Recording Artist | Nominated |
| 1987 Billboard The Year in Music & Video (Year-End Charts: Number One Awards) |
Whitney Houston (herself) | Top Pop Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Top Pop Album Artist | Nominated | ||
| Top Pop Singles Artist | Nominated | ||
| "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" | Top Pop Single | Nominated | |
| Whitney Houston (herself) | Top Pop Album Artist ― Female | Won | |
| Top Pop Singles Artist ― Female | Nominated | ||
| "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" | Top Hot Crossover Single | Nominated | |
| Whitney Houston (herself) | Top Hot Crossover Artist | Nominated | |
| Top Adult Contemporary Artist | Nominated |
Note:
- B^ The Music Award for the most creative and enduring contribution by a performer in live appearances or as a recording artist. Houston received the award for her album, Whitney, the first album by a female singer to debut at No. 1 on the popular music charts, featuring the hit single, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)."
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