Awards & Events
Governor’s Awards Program
For more than 25 years, the Florida Council on Economic Education has recognized Florida educators for innovation and creativity in teaching economics, free enterprise and financial literacy. Open to K-12 educators in all 67 Florida school districts, the Governor’s Awards Program honors educators who have successfully taught these concepts by integrating them into everyday coursework. Find out More
Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame
The Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame recognizes those who have contributed significantly to the Bay area community through business and civic achievements and a lifelong example of integrity and decency. On Thursday March 13, 2008, the Florida Council on Economic Education will hold its 21st annual Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame at the Marriott Waterside in Downtown Tampa. Proceeds from this event will support economic education and financial literacy programs in the Tampa Bay area. Find out More
First Coast Business Hall of Fame
The First Coast Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through their achievement in business, their leadership in community endeavors and their lifelong integrity. The four honorees join a distinguished group of 26 individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1999. The selection process includes an open, community-wide nomination process and the final selection by a panel of previous honorees and community leaders. Find out More
Florida Free Enterprise Golf Open
Sponsored by the Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club, the Florida Free Enterprise Golf Open offers business leaders, community leaders, and educators an opportunity to tee it up in support of economic educationin the state of Florida. Held each fall, this event offers one of the most exciting opportunities to help the FCEE accomplish its statewide mission. Find out More
Florida Free Enterpriser of the Year
The Florida Council on Economic Education began the Free Enterpriser of the Year award in 1982 to annually recognize a Floridian who best exemplifies the free enterprise spirit, not only in the business world, but also in the community. It is hoped that through the recognition of these outstanding individuals, the mission of the Florida Council will be enhanced and the free enterprise system will be exhibited in its highest form for all of Florida’s citizens to emulate and perpetuate. Find out More
Charles Harper Florida Economic Educator of the Year
For more than 30 years, the Florida Council on Economic Education has been preparing Florida’s young people to make sound, personal financial decisions and to assume productive roles in our free enterprise system. The Council has trained thousands of Florida teachers to teach students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to be financially savvy and to understand the underlying economic principles of personal financial management. Find out More
Tony Jannus Award
For 44 years, the Tony Jannus Award has recognized extraordinary accomplishments in the field of commercial aviation. The award is given by the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society and is named in honor of the pilot of the first commercial airline flight, which flew from St. Petersburg to Tampa in 1914. The FCEE is a proud partner of this award.