Economic Education Day Awards 2011
Board Awards 2011
On October 25th, Econ Illinois presented the 3M Economic Educator Awards, recognizing teachers who have demonstrated a commitment and contribution to economic education. Read about the 2011 3M Economic Educator Awards. The Economic Educator awards and award luncheon are funded through a grant provided by 3M.
Econ Illinois also presented corporate awards for outstanding and consistent support of Econ Illinois and economic education.
Champion of Economic Education - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
The Champion of Economic Education Award recognizes firms or organizations for 30 years of giving. We are pleased to recognize a very special partner, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, with this award for their exceptional support of economic and financial literacy education in partnership with Econ Illinois. The Federal Reserve System is a wonderful partner throughout our network, and the Chicago Fed is no exception. They have been an outstanding partner through hosting many of our teacher training programs; being a co-sponsor of our Economics and Personal Finance Challenge programs; and being a strong advocate for our mission.
Receiving the award for the Fed was Bill Testa, Vice President and Director of Regional Programs at the Fed, and chair of the Econ Illinois Board of Trustees since 2000.
Richard Peterson Award - Joseph M. Guinan
The Richard S. Peterson Award was established in 2000 to recognize annually one volunteer for outstanding commitment to the mission of the Council through extraordinary leadership and service. Joe Guinan’s long-term vision for the Council, the establishment of the American Dream dinner event under his leadership, his strong leadership as Chair of the Governing Board for over 3 years, and his unwavering commitment to economic literacy has provided Econ Illinois with a firm foundation on which to build.
Econ Illinois is proud to present the 2011 Richard S. Peterson Award to Joseph M. Guinan, Chair and CEO, Advantage Futures, and former chair of the Econ Illinois Governing Board.