The staff has also been honored by the National Scholastic Press Association.
The Association of Mexican American Educators honored him in 1995.
In 1979 he was honored by the National Hospital Financial Management Association for his service to the profession.
In 2000, he was honored by the National Association of Police Organizations as one of the nation's "top cops."
It was founded by Japan Racing Association to honor the achievements of race horses, jockeys and trainers.
The Doctors' Committee served as a model for nationwide hospital desegregation, and was honored by the National Medical Association.
He was also honored by the National Association of Black Journalists for a project called "Shackled Education".
For his contributions to dance education, he was honored in 1972 by the National Dance Association with the Heritage Award.
In July 1996, the American Accordionists' Association honored Floren for his achievements.
That same year, the company was honored by the National Aeronautic Association with the prestigious Collier Trophy.