Though Hugh has never looked for accolades in his career, he has received some recognition from his peers.
Awards
1989 ASCAP
Most Performed Feature Film Standards
Meet Me in St. Louis: Hugh Martin
For the song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Nominations
1990 Tony Award® Best Original Score
Meet Me in St. Louis
Music and lyrics by Hugh Martin
1964 Tony Award® Best Musical
High Spirits
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hugh Martin & Timothy Gray.
1947 Oscar Best Original Song from movie Good News
“Pass That Peace Pipe”
Music and Lyrics by Hugh Martin, Roger Edens, & Ralph Blane.
1944 Oscar Best Original Song from movie Meet Me In St. Louis
“The Trolley Song”
Music and Lyrics by Hugh Martin