Following the release of "Last of the Mohicans" Wes Studi was a formidable candidate for Oscar contention. Unfortunately he was not nominated for his exceptional performance as "Magua". However, Studi's excellence is his chosen craft and his commitment to various causes has resulted in a number of awards and honors:

KPA, For his contributions to his community, Wes Studi, is one of The New Mexican's "10 Who Made A Difference." The Actor is using his star power to keep Native languages from dying.

* Chicago Film Critics' "Most Promising Actor"

* Film Advisory Board's "Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role"

"Scene-stealer of the Year", Entertainment Weekly

FAITA's "Totem Award" for "Outstanding Performance"

American Indian Film Festival Awards, "Eagle Spirit Award"

Dreamspeakers Festival, Alberta, Canada, 1998, "Career Achievement Award"

7th Annual FAITA Award, "Outstanding Guest Performance by an Actor in a Non-Traditional Role"

Western Heritage Award - 1994 Bronze Wrangler

First Americans in the Arts Award - 1995 Performance Award Recipient

Red Earth "Ambassador of the Year", 1998

First Americans in the Arts Award 1998

First Americans in the Arts Award 1999

Wordcraft Award, 2000

First American in the Arts Award -  2000 "Artist of the Decade"

2003 11th Annual First Americans in the Arts Awards - Wes Studi: a lead acting honor for Wes Studi
 
2005 13th Annual First Americans in the Arts Awards - Wes Studi, winner of Best Lead Actor for his role as Joe Leaphorn in ''Thief of Time'

2006 Wes Studi honored at the motion Picture & Television Fund's 24th Annual Golden Boot Award Ceremony