Jack Goes Boating has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Japhy Weideman, Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for David Korins, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bob Glaudini, Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Japhy Weideman, and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for David Korins.