| Category | Recipient | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Best Director (Nomination) |
Spike Lee (2006) |
Black Reel Awards |
| Best Original Score (Nomination) |
Terence Blanchard (2006) |
Black Reel Awards |
| Best Actor (Nomination) |
Denzel Washington (2006) |
Black Reel Awards |
| Best Picture (Nomination) |
Inside Man (2006) |
Black Reel Awards |
| Best Picture (Winner) |
Inside Man (2006) |
American Film Institute |