from his role on the television series "webster", lewis was nominated for four young artist awards. in 1984, he was nominated for best young actor in a comedy series for "webster" and lost to rick schroder of "silver spoons". in 1985, he was nominated for the same award but it went to billy jayne of "it's not easy". in 1986, he was nominated for best young actor starring in a television series which marc price ended up winning for his performance in "family ties". in 1987, he was nominated for exceptional performance by a young actor starring in a television comedy or drama series which kirk cameron of "growing pains" won.