Robert Lawson won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for Caldecott Medal in 1941 for They Were Strong and Good. Robert Lawson won the John Newbery Medal for Newbery Medal in 1945 for Rabbit Hill.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | John Newbery Medal | Newbery Medal | Rabbit Hill | 1 · 2 |
| 1941 | Randolph Caldecott Medal | Caldecott Medal | They Were Strong and Good | 1 · 2 |