2019:  Emmy Award for the Presidents Own United States Marine Band in collaboration with the All-Star Orchestra
2019:  Distinguished Artist Award - Thurnauer School of Music Award
2017:  2 Emmy Awards for the All-Star Orchestra
2017:  Behind the Baton memoir published by Amadeus Press
2016:  Emmy Award for the All-Star Orchestra
2016:  Lifetime Achievement Award, National Society of Arts and Letters Florida East Coast Chapter
2015: Emmy Award for The All-Star Orchestra
2014:  Emmy Award for The All-Star Orchestra
2013:  ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor TV Broadcast Award
2013:  First Honorary Member of the Washington Music Educators Hall of Fame
2013:  Emmy Award for The All-Star Orchestra
2011:  Title of Honorary General presented by the Association of Washington Generals, for his many contributions as an artist and citizen to the city of Seattle and to the state of Washington
2011:  City of Seattle renames a portion of University Street “Gerard Schwarz Place” in recognition of his outstanding achievements
2011:  Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary Club of Seattle, for his many contributions to the city of Seattle
2011:  Seattle Sounders Football Club Golden Scarf Award, for his impact on the state of Washington
2010:  Seattle City of Music Outstanding Achievement Award
2010:  ArtsFund Award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Arts,” Seattle
2009:  Key to the City, Greensboro, North Carolina
2009:  First Citizen of Seattle Award
2008:  Grammy Nomination: Best Musical Album for Children
2007:  Emmy Award for Seattle Symphony Live from Benaroya Hall (Brahms, Kernis, Kodaly)
2006:  Mayor Arts Award from the Seattle Arts Commission for Contribution to the Arts (awarded by Mayor Greg Nickels)
2006:  Emmy Award for Seattle Symphony Live from Benaroya Hall (Sibelius, Bruch and Shostakovich)
2006:  ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming
2005:  Cornish College of the Arts, Doctor of Fine Arts
2004:  Appointed to the National Council of the Arts
2004:  ASCAP Award for Programming of Contemporary Music
2003: “IMPACT” Lifetime Achievement Award from National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Pacific NW Chapter
2002:  ASCAP Concert Music Award
2001:  ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming
2001:  Prime Time Emmy Nomination (Mostly Mozart)
2000:  Honorary Fellowship of John Moores University, Liverpool
1998:  Emmy Award for Opening of Benaroya Hall (KCTS)
1997:  The Society for American Music Honorary Membership
1996:  Honorary Doctorate, The Juilliard School of Music,
1996:  ASCAP Award for Programing of Contemporary Music
1995:  Phi Beta Kappa – Pathfinder Award
1995:  Metropolitan King County Council honor for Educational Outreach
1994:  First American conductor to be named “Conductor of the Year” by Musical America
1994:  ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming
1993: Doctor of Humanities, Seattle University
1993:  Grammy Nomination: Best Engineered Album
1993:  Grammy Nomination: Classical Producer of the Year
1992:  Grammy Nomination: Best Classical Album
1991:  ASCAP John S. Edwards Award for Strongest Commitment to New American Music
1991:  Grammy Nomination: Best Classical Album
1991:  Honorary Doctorate of Music, University of Puget Sound
1990:  Master of Music, The Juilliard School of Music
1990:  ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming
1990:  Emmy Nomination
1990:  Grammy Nomination: Best Orchestral Performance
1990:  Grammy Nomination: Best Classical Performance
1990:  Grammy Nomination: Best Instrumental Solo with Orchestra
1990:  Grammy Nomination: Best Contemporary Composition
1989:  Ditson Conductor's Award from Columbia University (Established in 1945 it is the oldest award honoring conductors for their commitment to the performance of American music. )
1989:  The New York Bohemians Honor
1989:  Grammy Nomination: Best Classical Album
1989:  Grammy Nomination: Best Orchestral Performance
1989:  Grammy Nomination: Best Engineered Album – Classical
1987:  Arts Service Award from King County Arts Commission (WA)
1987:  National Arts Club Award for Distinction in Music
1985:  Grammy Nomination: Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony and Teresa Stratas
1983:  Doctor of Fine Arts, Fairleigh Dickinson University
1980:  Grammy Nomination: Best Classical Performance
1978:  Ford Foundation Award for Concert Artists
1977:  Stereo Review's “Record of the Year” Award: Nonesuch Records
1974:  Stereo Review's “Record of the Year” Award: Nonesuch Records

Gerard Schwarz has received a total of 14 Grammy nominations and 6 Emmy awards.

Gerard Schwarz with All-Star Orchestra Emmy Award in May 2017