Governor’s Awards Program

29th Annual Event

Thank You Florida Teachers! We have received a record-number of applicants for this year’s Governor’s Awards.
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.This prestigious event allows the business community to express their true appreciation for educators who work tirelessly to teach the values and principles or our free market economy to students throughout the state.The Florida Council on Economic Education is excited to offer this year’s Governor’s Awards at Sea World Orlando. In addition to the awards ceremony, all winners and their families will be given free access to the park for the full day. Apply today and we’ll see you there!! Please call 1-800-707-4247 if you have any questions or check out our FAQs.

General Guidelines:

Copies of the application form are acceptable. The entire application process may be completedonline including uploads of supporting documentation at http://www.fcee.org/. Hardcopy applications may also be submitted but must include a copy of application and supporting materials. An individual educator may submit projects for multiple categories. Projects or portions of projects from NON-first-place winners in previous years may be resubmitted. Deadline for receipt of applications is ~~Friday, April 11~~, Monday, April 28, 2008 by 5pm via online or postmarked to Florida Council on Economic Education, 1211 N. West Shore Blvd, Ste 305, Tampa, FL. 33607 Attn: GAP Awards.

This years’ Governor’s Awards are divided into various categories and multiple grade levels. Please read below for more details and apply today!

Project-based Awards

Infusing Technology - Examples may
include use of computer-based simulations, video games, using websites, creating websites, and web quests.

Virtual Economies - Examples may include classroom economies, school stores, school businesses and business clubs.

Technical & Vocational - Examples may include programs and units that help vocational students launch small businesses in the trades.

Stock Market Challenge - Examples include outstanding group-based and individual projects/activities that incorporate the Stock Market Challenge in the classroom.
Out-of-the-Box - Examples may include innovative financial literacy, budgeting and career-based and projects.

Merit Award Categories

Advanced Placement- One award each will be given to a Title 1 and Non-Title 1 teacher that has excelled in reaching students in either AP Macro and AP microeconomics courses.
Special Education Economic Educator of the Year-
K-5, Middle School, and High School
Stock Market Challenge Advisor of the Year- Given to the teacher with the top performing team in the state.
Charles Harper Economic Educator of the Year