Martin has received numerous honors and awards including the James Beard Foundation Awards Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America (2018); New Orleans Magazine’s Restaurateur of the Year (2016); New Orleans City Business’ “Woman of the Year” Award (2011); and the Culinary Institute of America Hall of Fame (inducted 2008). She serves on the Board of the Idea Village; as a member of the Tulane University President’s Council and A.B. Freeman Business School Board; and as a member of the Board of Visitors at Xavier University of New Orleans.