How the West Was Won
Oscar nominations and wins for this film.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | ART DIRECTION (Color) | Art Direction: George W. Davis, William Ferrari, Addison Hehr; Set Decoration: Henry Grace, Don Greenwood, Jr., Jack Mills | — |
| 1963 | CINEMATOGRAPHY (Color) | William H. Daniels, Milton Krasner, Charles Lang, Jr., Joseph LaShelle | — |
| 1963 | COSTUME DESIGN (Color) | Walter Plunkett | — |
| 1963 | FILM EDITING | Harold F. Kress | ★ |
| 1963 | MUSIC (Original Score) | Alfred Newman, Ken Darby | — |
| 1963 | Best Picture | Bernard Smith, Producer | — |
| 1963 | SOUND MIXING | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director | ★ |
| 1963 | WRITING (Original Screenplay) | James R. Webb | ★ |