- Food Network Star (2009) - season 1 winner
- Pastry Chef of the Year (2010) - NYC Restaurant & Foodservice Show
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2011) - Ernst & Young
- Best Reality TV Host (2013) - Critics' Choice Television Awards
- Favorite TV Personality (2014) - People's Choice Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2015) - International Association of Culinary Professionals
- Outstanding Pastry Chef (2016) - James Beard Foundation Awards
- Best Baking Show (2017) - Critics' Choice Television Awards for "Buddy vs. Duff"
- International Chef of the Year (2018) - Worldchefs