Fuller was the recipient of numerous awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. In September 1996, United States President Bill Clinton awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, and said, "Millard Fuller has done as much to make the dream of homeownership a reality in our country and throughout the world as any living person.
Fuller received numerous accolades, including over 50 honorary degrees. President Bill Clinton bestowed upon him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in September 1996, recognizing his contributions to homeownership and its global impact.