Recognition
Sigourney Weaver received the Trevor Life Award from The Trevor Project for her participation in the film.
Charles Robbins, the executive director and chief executive officer of the Trevor Project, said in a statement, "Sigourney Weaver and Lifetime provide inspiration to young people and families who will see films such as Prayers for Bobby and understand the importance of celebrating diversity and life."
Prayers for Bobby was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards:
- Outstanding Made for Television Movie
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Sigourney Weaver)
On December 15, 2009, Weaver was nominated by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for her performance.
In 2010, Weaver was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries.
In 2010, Prayers for Bobby won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie or Miniseries during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.
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