 Preston Sturges was nominated for a 1945 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek", the same year that he was also nominated for the same award for "Hail the Conquering Hero".In addition, the National Board of Review nominated the film for Best Picture of 1944, and awarded Betty Hutton the award for Best Acting for her performance in the film.The "New York Times" named it as one of the 10 Best Films of 1942-1944.