In 2003 Sarah won a Teen Choice Award for Best Actress in a drama series for her work on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In 2002 Sarah was ranked #22 out of the top 50 Greatest Teen Idols on VH1.

In 2002 Sarah won the Teen Choice Award’s TV Choice Actress in a Drama for her work on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In 2002 Sarah won Nickelodean’s Kid’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Butt Kicker for her work on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In 2002, Sarah won the Movieline Young Hollywood Award for Outstanding Achievement.

In 2002 Sarah won the Teen Choice Award for Film Choice Actress in a Comedy for her work in the 2002 film Scooby Doo.

In 2002 Sarah won the Glamour Magazine annual award for Woman of the Year.

In 1998, Sarah won the Saturn Award for Best Television Actress for her work on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In 1998, Sarah won the Blockbuster Video Award for Favorite Actress in a Horror Movie for her work on the 1998 film I Know What You Did Last Summer.

In 1995 Sarah won a Daytime Emmy for her role of Kendall Hart on All My Children.