"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Economics Poster Contest
Entries
More than 1732 entries were submitted from 41 different schools for the 6 regional contests. Sixty-six teachers participated this year. At the conclusion of regional judging, each regional competition submitted their top entries for judging at the state level. From these entries, 12 Winners were selected, along with a number of Honorable Mention entries.
The twelve state winners' drawings are depicted in a 2008 calendar which is available by contacting ICEE with the complete mailing address.
The web site of the Northern Illinois University Office of Economic Education includes a link to the artwork of their regional winners and honorable mention posters.
The web site of the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Economic Education includes a link to the artwork of their first and second place entries. All of these entries were submitted to the statewide competition. You will find some of them among the state winners below, and several amongst the Honorable Mention recipients!
2007 Statewide Winners
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Judy Biel, teacher - Our Lady of Peace School, Darien. Student winner Neil F, 2nd grade. |
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Donna Brown, teacher - Washington Gifted School, Peoria. Student winner Ally M, 5th grade. Calendar page sponsored by AmerenCILCO. |
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Debra Cribbs, teacher - Kellar Primary School, Peoria. Student winner Kripa G, 4th grade. |
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Bellasanta Ferrer , teacher - Patrick Henry Elementary, Chicago. Student winner Emmanuel A, 6th grade. Calendar page sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. |
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Lars Johansson, teacher - Ariel Community Academy, Chicago. Student winner Omari H, 3rd grade. Calendar page sponsored by Ariel Capital Markets. |
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Mindy Juriga, teacher - Washington Gifted School, Peoria. Student winner Rebecca M, 8th grade. |
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Natalie May, teacher - St. Mary's Elementary School, Trenton. Student winner, Matthew T, 5th grade. |
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Susan Meegan, teacher - Nathan Hale Elementary, Chicago. Student winner Rowida Z, 5th grade. Calendar page sponsored by First Bank. |
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Kimberly Obradovich, teacher - Madison Jr High, Naperville. Student winner Sandy C, 8th grade. |
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Sharon Phares, teacher - White Eagle School, Naperville. Student winner Emily L, 5th grade. |
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Edward Skahill, teacher - Central Middle School, Tinley Park. Student winner Julie D, 7th grade. |
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Susan Stewart, teacher - Patterson Elementary School, Naperville. Student winner Melody C, 5th grade. |
2007 Statewide Honorable Mention