Econ Illinois:
3M Economic Educator Awards
Award Recipients
August, 2010 - grant announced: Econ Illinois is pleased to announce a grant of $15,000 from 3M Foundation to continue support of the 3M Economic Educator Awards. 3M has provided funding to Econ Illinois for these awards since 1999. As part of this year’s awards celebration, the grant will also provide professional development sessions and networking opportunities for the winning teachers on the day of the Economic Education Day Luncheon. These sessions will allow the teachers to learn from each other about other Econ Illinois programs they use in the classroom.
The 3M Economic Educator Awards acknowledge teachers of grades K-12 for their creativity and commitment to the instruction of economics. Winners receive cash prizes and are honored at the Econ Illinois Economic Education Day Luncheon held at the Union League Club of Chicago in October.
The 3M Outstanding Economic Educator Award recognizes teachers who have a sustained history of commitment and contribution to economic education.
At the 2009 luncheon, Econ Illinois also presented the 3M Innovative Economic Educator Award, recognizing teachers who created and implemented innovative projects that increase economic understanding.
Additionally, select teachers who received program awards during the 2008-2009 school year were recognized as Stars in the Classroom. Select a year in the Awards Recipients list to view the Economic Educator Awards winners.
