FAMM and Julie Stewart's work for fair and proportionate sentencing policies have received prestigious accolades through the years. Some of these include:
- Certificate of Achievement for Reforming Federal Crack Cocaine Laws from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 2011
- The Citizen Activist Award from the Gleitsman Foundation, 2006
- Ford Foundation Leadership for a Changing World Award, 2002
- Champion of Justice Award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL), 2001
- Thomas Szasz Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties, 1994