The REDRESS program is recognized as one of the country’s leading conflict management programs. It has received the following awards:
- 1999 United States Office of Personnel Management recognized the REDRESS program for excellence in program evaluation.
- 2000 United States Office of Personnel Management recognized the REDRESS program for being an overall "Outstanding ADR Program."
- 2000 Awarded the "Institutional Award of Excellence" from the American College of Civil Trial Mediators.
- 2001 Awarded the "Significant Practical Achievement" award from the Center for Public Resources.