Hispanic Heritage Month 2011

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Governor Rick Scott's Hispanic Heritage Month
Excellence in Education Award

Official Rules and Guidelines

Governor Rick Scott's Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to all Hispanic, full-time educators in an elementary, middle, or high school in Florida. Three winners will be selected: one elementary (K-5) teacher, one middle (6-8) teacher, and one high school (9-12) teacher. Winners will be notified the week of October 3, 2011.

• Completed nomination forms must be mailed to Florida's Foundation: Excellence in Education Award Committee, 820 East Park Avenue, Suite E-100, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, post-marked by September 23, 2011.
• Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian, or student.
• Winners will receive a prize at the Governor's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member.

• Download Official Rules, Guidelines & Nomination Form (.PDF)

Contact Florida's Foundation at (850) 410-0696 for any further questions.

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