1996
| Awards show or organization | Nomination(s) | Categories | Result(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 22nd People's Choice Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Female Musical Performer | Nominated |
| The 10th Soul Train Music Awards | "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" | Best R&B/Soul Single, Female | Won |
| Best R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| The NARM 1995-1996 Best Seller Awards |
Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack | Best-selling Soundtrack Recording | Won |
| The 27th NAACP Image Awards | Waiting to Exhale | Outstanding Motion Picture | Won |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| VH1 Honors with CeCe Winans | Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special | Nominated | |
| Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards | Outstanding Performance in an Educational/Informational Youth or Children's Series/Special | Nominated | |
| "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" | Outstanding Female Artist | Won | |
| Outstanding Song | Won | ||
| Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack | Outstanding Soundtrack Album | Won | |
| Outstanding Album | Won | ||
| The 5th MTV Movie Awards | "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" | Best Song From A Movie | Nominated |
| The 9th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | Kids' Choice Hall of Fame | Nominated |
| The 2nd BET Walk of Fame |
Inductee | Walk of Fame | Won |
| The 12th Carousel of Hope Ball | — | The Davises' High Hopes Award | Won |
| The 7th Billboard Music Awards | Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack | Soundtrack Album of the Year | Won |
Note:
- N^ The award was created to "recognize the significant contribution of African-Americans in the entertainment industry."
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