Economic Education Day Board Awards 2010
Board Awards 2010
On October 26th, Econ Illinois presented the 2010 3M Economic Educator Awards, recognizing teachers who have demonstrated a commitment and contribution to economic education. The Economic Educator awards and award luncheon are funded through a grant provided by 3M.
Econ Illinois also recognized several businesses for their consistent support of Econ Illinois and economic education. View the photo album from the 2010 Annual Meeting and recognition to board and contributors.
Corporate recognition
President’s Award - 35 Years of Giving
Ameren Illinois
Champion of Economic Education - 30 Years of Giving
COUNTRY Financial
Partnership for Excellence - 25 Years of Giving
CME Group
Advocate Award - 20 Years of Giving
3M
Bank of America
10 Years of Giving
Chicago Board Options Exchange
William Blair & Company
Special recognition
Richard Peterson Award
Trustee Robert Anderson was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Richard Peterson Award for his commitment to Econ Illinois. The Richard Peterson Award honors a Board member who has shown leadership, advocacy and commitment to Econ Illinois.
Betsy Plank Distinguished Service Award
The following Board members were presented with the Betsy Plank Distinguished Service Award given to individuals who have provided distinguished and extended service on the Econ Illinois Boards:
Gerald Brookhart, Peoria County, Regional Office of Education
George Morvis, Financial Shares Corporation
Linda O’Hare, The Bridge Organization Inc.
James Ratcliffe
Frank Whittaker
Retiring Chair, Econ Illinois Governing Board
New Econ Illinois Governing Board Chair Pam Piarowski of Harris Bank presented a special award to Joe Guinan, Advantage Futures, to thank him for his term as Governing Board Chair.