JIMMY SCOTT'S AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
1982 – ARTIE AWARD – For outstanding service and support to American
Heritage. Artist's Collective, Inc. 
1985 – THE BLUE NOTE AWARD – For excellence in jazz idiom presented to “Little Jimmy Scott”, May 5, 1985 .
1986 – MAYOR'S AWARD – For East Orange , N.J. “Little Jimmy Scott” in recognition of your contribution to the world of music as a jazz singer in our year of pride. Mayor John C. Hatcher, Jr. November 8, 1986
1989 – CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – To recognize your artistry and life-long contribution to R& B Music. Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
1992 – DINAH WASHINGTON QUEEN'S AWARD – Presented to “Little Jimmy Scott”.
AWARDED CARTIER WATCH & CERTIFICATE.
1992 – GRAMMY NOMINEE – “Best Male Vocalist” in jazz category. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
1993 – THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC LEGEND
AWARD – Northern
New Jersey Alumnios, Chapter of Spelman College – To “Little
Jimmy Scott”, March 13, 1993 .
1993 – I A A M DIAMOND AWARD – For excellence “Jimmy Scott”, May 28, 1993 .
1993 – LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD “Jimmy Scott” Jazz balladeer for many years of vocal excellence and your contributions to the New Jersey Jazz Legacy. Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation, June 1993.
1994 – AWARD – Presented to Jimmy Scott with warm affection and deepest appreciation for your love and devotion to jazz. The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, November 12, 1994 .
1995 – NEWARK JAZZ AWARD – To “Jimmy Scott” in recognition of his respect for jazz and his contributions to the jazz legacy of Newark , presented by Congressman Donald Payne. Honorable Chairman Mayor Sharpe James. Newark Jazz Festival, November 10, 1995 .
1996 – ARTIST'S COLLECTIVE AWARD – Pays tribute to James Victor Scott, world renowned vocalist “Little Jimmy Scott” legendary jazz, blues, & ballad stylist, for his contributions to the world of music. For his vocal concept that his influenced instrumentalists and vocalists throughout the world. Hartford Club, Hartford , Connecticut , May 17, 1996 .
1999 – CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER AWARD – Music is the healing force of the world. Though small in stature (Jimmy Scott) you have a heart of a giant! November 27, 1999 .
2000 – CITY OF CLEVELAND RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS – To Jimmy Scott, one of Cleveland 's most important musical treasures. July 5, 2000 .
2000 – KEY TO THE CITY – Presented to “Little Jimmy Scott” by Mayor James P. Connors. City of Scranton , Pennsylvania , September 30, 2000
2000 – SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ AWARD – In honor of his life-long achievements as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, “Jimmy Scott” is hereby presented San Francisco Jazz Organization 2000 “Leader's Circle Laureate Award”.
2000 & 2001 – CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARD – Presented to “Jimmy Scott” Best Male Singer. The Jazz Journalist Association 2000 and 2001.
2001 – MONTREUX BELL AWARD – To “Jimmy Scott” the golden voice of jazz. Montreux Jazz Festival, 2001.
2002 – EDISON JAZZ AWARD – Presented to “Jimmy Scott” for vocal instrumental on his CD “Mood Indigo”. Europe , 2002.
2002 – CLEVELAND JAZZ LEGEND AWARD – Presented to “Jimmy Scott” for his unique contribution and profound impact on vocalists throughout the world. Tri-C Jazz Festival, April 17, 2002 .
2002 – BUFFALO AWARD – Presented to “Jimmy Scott” at the Pine Grill Reunion Jazz & Blues Festival by The Black Capitol Network, Buffalo , N.Y. , August 11, 2002 .
2002 – AUDIENCE AWARD – For Jimmy Scott's documentary “If You Only Knew” Produced, Filmed & Directed by Mathew Buzzell. Alabama Film Festival.
2003 – KEY TO THE CITY – P resented to “Jimmy Scott”. Seal of the city of Wilmington , Delaware , January 17, 2003 .
2003 – PROCLAMATION – Presented to “Jimmy Scott” for life-long contribution to the art of music. City of Wilmington , Delaware , Office of the Mayor, Mayor James M. Baker, January 17, 2003 .
2003 – AUDIENCE AWARD – For Jimmy Scott's documentary “If You Only Knew”. Film Festival, D.C.
2000 – 2004 – SWING MAGAZINE AWARD – “Jimmy Scott” voted number 1 male jazz vocalist for 4 years straight in Japan
2004 – CITATION – Extended to “Jimmy Scott” from the Office of the Mayor. Official greetings citation. Bob Young, Mayor of Augusta , GA. February 18, 2004 .
2004 – PERFORMER EXTRODINAIRE AWARD – Presented to “Mr. Jimmy Scott” at the performance and screening of his documentary “If You Only Knew”.From Paine College , Augusta , GA. February 18, 2004
2004 – PLAQUE – Deepest appreciation to “Jimmy Scott” for extraordinary artistry over the years. Paine College Lyceum-Augusta premiere of Jimmy Scott's documentary “If You Only Knew”. February 18, 2004 .
2004 – PBS INDEPENDENT LENS AUDIENCE AWARD – For Jimmy Scott's documentary “If You Only Knew” 2003-2004 Season, chosen out of 300 films.
2004 – WILAC AWARD – Thank You “Jimmy Scott” for your support. Great things happening in Watts , L.A. , CA. May 6, 2004 .
2004 – AWARD OF RECOGNITION – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences Proudly recognizes Jimmy Scott for your outstanding contribution to American Music Art Form Jazz. Presented May 6, 2004 . Jazz at Drew, L.A. , CA .
2004 – AWARDED – From the California Legislature Assembly-Resolution Commending “Jimmy Scott” on May 6, 2004 .
2004 – CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Presented to “Jimmy Scott” as a Jazz & Blues Legend. The House of Representatives.Maxine Waters, Member of Congress, 35 th . District, California . May 6, 2004 .
2004 – GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITATION – Arnold Swartzeneggar congratulates “Jimmy Scott” as honored by Watts Labor Community Action Committee as distinctively textured vocalist, penetrating jazz stylist and charismatic performer, you have established a legacy of innovative and unsurpassed work. Your recordings ushered in the golden age of imaginative jazz music that cut to the emotional core of the jazz experience. May 6, 2004 .
2004 – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITATION – “Jimmy Scott” Jazz & Blues Legend Salute. With sincere congratulations and best wishes from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles does hereby join in your celebration. May 6, 2004
2004 – CITY OF LOS ANGELES MAYOR'S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AWARD – Pleased to recognize the outstanding activities of “Jimmy Scott” Jazz & Blues Artist. Mayor James K. Hahn. May 6, 2004 .
2006 -- CLEVELAND ARTS PRIZE -- The Martha J. Joeseph Prize was awarded to Jimmy at Tower City's English Oak Room, July 7, 2006
2006 -- ‘Agora Theater’ (formerly ‘The Metropolitan Theater’) for: a lifetime of contributions to Jazz – Cleveland, OH.– Nov. 17, 2006
2006 -- ‘Cleveland Mayor’s Citation’ from Mayor Frank Jackson - ‘Agora Theater’– Cleveland, OH.– Nov. 17, 2006
2007 -- NEA "JAZZ MASTER" AWARD Presented at the Hilton Hotel N.Y.C. January 12, 2007
2007 -- “LIVING JAZZ LEGEND AWARD” Presented by ‘The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts’ - Jazz in Our Time – Washington, D.C. March 3, 2007
2007 -- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK OWNED BROADCASTERS, "Pioneer Award" , Washington D.C. -- March 23, 2007
