Tampa Bay Business Hall Of Fame

"I want to thank you for the beautiful program and meal. No one can say that we were not treated exceptionally well. I sincerely appreciate everything!" — Laura Coffee (Polk County Schools)

"The Governor's Awards Ceremony has inspired me to do more in the area of Social Studies. I am a 2nd grade teacher and while Reading, Writing, and Math, and Science are our main focus, I am encouraged to plan more economics in my lessons along with those subject areas because our economy does effect our children, even at their young age." — Cynthia Gadson (Hillsborough Schools)

"I would like to personally thank everyone who had a part in the Governor's Award program. It was out of this world to have leaders in our community treat educators with so much respect. It was amazing to hear all the excellent programs that other teachers have designed ...." — Amber Norris (Hillsborough County Schools)

"What you do for Escambia County and all of Florida is phenominal!! Again, thank you." — Barbara Martin (Escambia County Schools)

"I had a wonderful time [at the Governor's Awards]. The food was incredible, the speaker was hilarious, and the park was fun. I am encouraged to enter again next year. Thank you!" — Kelly Morales (Orange County Schools)

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for providing the stock market challenge for our students here at Brookside. . Although my students are only 6th graders, many of them were very stimulated by this activity." — Violet Heacox (Sarasota Schools)

"Stock Market Challenge - Thank you so much, we are going to sign up to participate. My students have always participated and have enjoyed it tremendously!" — Charndra Carias (Lee County Schools)

"Excellent dinner and program. Nice prizes and plenty of time to enjoy them." — Ben Saxon (Marion County Schools)

"Participating in and attending the Governor's Awards makes you want to do better, to present financial lessons in a more innovative, challenging, realistic way." — Colleen Young (Pinellas County Schools)

"Financial Freedom , Stock Market Challenge , Strive 2 Drive... I incorporate these lessons with technology into my lesson plans to give my students real life experiences." — Gloria Ramnanan-de Vlugt (Dade County Schools)