John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Awards Grant

The John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Awards, presented by the Council for Economic Education, recognizes outstanding teachers who effectively integrate economics into their K-12 instruction. Each year, one teacher from elementary, middle, and high school categories receives a $1,000 prize, co-facilitates a session at the Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference, and gains significant recognition. This unique opportunity highlights innovative teaching methods that enhance students' economic understanding.

Do you love economics? Do you have a unique or exemplary approach to incorporating economics into your classroom instruction? Or do you know someone who does? The Council for Economic Education's (CEE’s) John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Award is the only national award recognizing teachers like you!
This award honors teachers of any subject who use exemplary teaching techniques that improve their students’ economic understanding, in and out of the classroom. Annually an award of $1,000 is given to one teacher in each of the following categories:

• Elementary School (Grades K-5)
• Middle/Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
• High School (Grades 9-12)

Aside from applying directly, teachers can be nominated by a teaching colleague, department chair, principal, superintendent, or CEE state affiliate (State Council or University-based Center for Economic Education).
Each awardee will receive:
$1,000 cash prizeAn opportunity to co-facilitate a session at CEE’s 64th Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference on October17th-18th, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Recognition of your achievement during the Conference Awards Luncheon
Covered registration, travel, and accommodation expenses to attend the Conference.
An opportunity to have their lessons highlighted on CEE’s EconEdLink.
Recognition on the CEE website and in CEE’s EconEdLink November newsletter

Eligibility

High-ranking applications not selected for an award in the current year will be carried forward and considered during the subsequent 2 award years.To be eligible for this award you must:Demonstrate experience teaching in a K-12 setting and integrating economics into your instruction.
Have been a K-12 classroom teacher in a public, private or parochial school during the 2024-2025 school year.Be a member of EconEdLink, CEE’s free online site. You can register here.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Membership is free.

Ineligibility

Past winning teachers are not eligible to apply.