- American Bookseller's Association Diane Souhami International Award: Sparks received this award in 1997 for his novel "The Notebook."
- Richard and Judy Best Read of the Year Award: Sparks won this award in 2002 for his novel "A Walk to Remember."
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Sparks won this award in 2004 for his novel "The Notebook."
- Goodreads Choice Awards: Sparks won this award in 2009 for his novel "The Last Song."
- People's Choice Awards: Sparks won this award in 2010 for his novel "Dear John."
- Italian Literary Awards: Sparks won this award in 2011 for his novel "The Choice."
- Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival: Sparks won this award in 2012 for his novel "The Lucky One."
- German Love Stories Award: Sparks won this award in 2014 for his novel "The Longest Ride."
- American Library Association Alex Awards: Sparks won this award in 2018 for his novel "Every Breath."