Thomas Carter

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award

• 1997
  Best Television Movie
  Don King: Only in America

Emmy

• 1997
  Outstanding Made for Television Movie
  Don King: Only in America
• 1990
  Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
  In Confidence episode of Equal Justice
• 1989
  Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
  Promises to Keep episode of Equal Justice

Golden Satellite

• 1997
  Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
  Don King: Only in America

Directors Guild of America Award

• 1984
  Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series, Night
  The Rise and Fall of Paul the Wall episode of Hill Street Blues