The Cayman has been the recipient of a number of awards, including:
* Automobile – All-Star 2007, Best Sports Car 2006 * Car and Driver – One of the 10 Best Cars 2007-2009 * World Car of the Year (WCOTY) – World Performance Car of the Year 2006 * Top Gear – Sports Car of the Year 2005 * Auto Express - Greatest Drives & Best Sporting Car 2007 & 2006 * Frankfurt Motor Show - Autoweek Editors' Best in Show 2005 * Playboy Magazine - Car of the Year 2006 * J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study, Best Compact Premium Sporty Cars 2006 * J.D. Power's Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study, Best Compact Premium Sporty Cars 2007 & 2006 * Wheels Automotive Design Awards, Best Exterior 2006 * Car Plus Magazine Car of the Year Award, Best Sports Car 2006 * Motor Trend, Best Driver's Car 2009