Likert was actively associated with the National Academy of Public Administration, American Psychological Association and American Statistical Association, He received the Paul D. Converse Award from the University of Illinois, James A. Hamilton Award and awards from the Organisation Development Council, McKinsey Foundation, Society for the Advancement of Management, Professional Achievement Award from the armerican Board of Examiners of Professional Psychologists and Outstanding Achievement Awards from the American Society for Training and Development and the American Association for Public Opinion Research.