For the book:
* Newbery Medal (1963): This is the most prestigious award for children's literature in the United States. "A Wrinkle in Time" won it for its imaginative story, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes.
* Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (1963): This award, presented by the University of California, Berkeley, recognizes books with outstanding illustrations.
* Boston Globe-Horn Book Award (1963): This award honors the best children's books published in the United States.
For the movie:
* Saturn Award (1989): This award recognizes excellence in science fiction, fantasy, and horror films. "A Wrinkle in Time" was nominated for Best Costume Design, but did not win.
* Golden Raspberry Award (1989): This award, also known as the "Razzies," is given to the worst movies of the year. "A Wrinkle in Time" was nominated for Worst Original Song, but did not win.
Therefore, to accurately answer your question, please specify which "award" you are interested in.
If you could provide more information, I can give you a more specific explanation of why the book or movie received that particular award.