Econ Illinois - Awards and Winners - Econ Illinois - Economics Concepts Poster Contest

Awards and Winners

Awards

Teachers submit their entries to one of five regional contests throughout the state. Up to twenty-four winners are selected from each Regional competition. All regional winning entries advance to the state competition in which 12 state winners and 12 state honorable mention winners are selected. The state winners' drawings are featured in a 12-month calendar the following school year. Regional and state winners receive monetary awards, medals and certificates.

Regional Competition

Up to twenty-four regional winners receive an award and certificate.
Teachers of award-winning students receive recognition.
Some Regional Centers for Economic Education offer an awards reception for winners, parents, and teachers.
Winners in each of the regional competitions advance to compete in the state competition.

State Competition

Twelve statewide winners and twelve honorable mention winners receive a medal, monetary award and award certificate.
Teachers of award-winning students receive recognition.
Econ Illinois will provide a press release template that teachers can edit and share with their local media.
Winners will be published in a 12-month calendar for the next school year. Calendars will be sent to all participating teachers and to the families and principals of state-winning students.

Judging

Entries are judged on accuracy of concept, originality, creativity and artistic ability, using the following rubric:

Category	Possible Points	1	2	3	4	5	Score
Clarity & conveying of Economic Concept (weighted double - multiply score x 2)	10	Concept not clearly identified; text necessary for explanation	Concept is defined but not easily identified; possibly heavy in text	Concept is easy to identify through images; minimal text	Concept well depicted and easily identified through images; little or no text	Concept clearly depicted and thoroughly demonstrated through images; little or no text
Originality & Creativity	5	Lacks creativity & detail; idea possibly copied in whole or in part	Unoriginal; little creativity; few details	Average in originality, complexity and detail	Above average uniqueness; medium complexity	Highly creative, original & complex
Design Layout & Organization	5	Unappealing; unorganized, messy, unattractive	Does not compel attention; may be slightly messy, disorganized, mediocre	Organized, attractive, aesthetically pleasing	Above average in terms of attractive design, layout & neatness	Exceptionally attractive design, layout & neatness
Comments						Total Score	/ 20

Teachers are welcome use the posters of previous state winners as examples of concepts, however, please remind your students to use their own ideas rather than copy any example you show them.