1997
| Awards show or organization | Nomination(s) | Categories | Result(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 23rd People's Choice Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Female Musical Performer | Nominated |
| The 24th American Music Awards | Whitney Houston (herself) | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Won |
| Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack | Favorite Soundtrack Album | Won | |
| The 28th NAACP Image Awards | The Preacher's Wife | Outstanding Motion Picture | Nominated |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack | Outstanding Gospel Artist (with Georgia Mass Choir) | Won | |
| Outstanding Album | Won | ||
| The 39th Grammy Awards | Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "Count on Me" | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| "Count on Me" | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (with Babyface and Michael Houston) | Nominated | |
| The NARM 1996-1997 Best Seller Awards |
The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack | Best-selling Gospel Recording | Won |
| The 3rd Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | The Preacher's Wife | Favorite Female, Comedy/Romance | Nominated |
| The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack | Favorite Female, R&B | Won | |
| The 10th Essence Awards | — | The Triumphant Spirit Award | Won |
| The 10th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | The Preacher's Wife | Favorite Movie Actress | Nominated |
| The 28th Dove Awards (The Gospel Music Association) |
— | Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music | Won |
| The 12th ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards | "Count on Me" | Most Performed Songs, Motion Pictures (with Michael Houston) | Won |
| The 14th ASCAP Pop Awards | "Count on Me" | ASCAP Pop Award (with Michael Houston) | Won |
| The Franklin School in East Orange | — | Houston's former grammar school was renamed The Whitney E. Houston Academy For Creative And Performing Arts. | Won |
| The 8th Billboard Music Awards | The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack | Top Gospel Album | Won |
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