Econ Illinois - Illinois Council on Economic Education:
3M Economic Educator Awards

Joanne Dempsey receives grant from 3M

The 3M Economic Educator Awards acknowledge teachers of grades K-12 for their creativity and commitment to the instruction of economics.

At right, Laura Lorenz, 3M, presents Joanne Dempsey, ICEE President, with a check for the annual program.  3M is a long-time sponsor of the 3M Economic Educator Awards program.

3M Innovative Economic Educator Award

The 3M Innovative Economic Educator Award recognizes teachers who create and implement innovative projects that increase economic understanding.

3M Innovative Economic Educator Mini-Grants

To support the development of innovative projects that will be submitted for judging, teachers may apply for 3M Innovative Economic Educator Mini-Grants.

3M Economic Education Excellence Award

The 3M Economic Education Excellence Award recognizes teachers who have a sustained history of commitment and contribution to economic education.

Winners of the 3M Innovative Economic Educator and Economic Education Excellence Awards receive cash prizes and are honored at the Econ Illinois Annual Meeting awards luncheon held at the Union League Club in Chicago in October.

Recent Winners