Dave Cowens won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award for Rookie of the Year in 1971. Dave Cowens won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for Most Valuable Player in 1973.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Most Valuable Player | 1 · 2 | |
| 1971 | NBA Rookie of the Year Award | Rookie of the Year | 1 · 2 |