About the EIFLE Awards: The Excellence In Financial Literacy Education Awards were created to acknowledge innovation, dedication and a strong commitment to financial literacy education. Nominations for the 2015 EIFLE Awards are open to the general public. Recipients will be honored at the Awards Dinner to be held on April 1, 2015 during the Annual Conference on Financial Education in San Antonio, TX. Award categories include, Organization, Book, Education Program, Field Research, Instructional Game and Legacy. Self nominations are acceptable. The of the Year is an individual who: Teaches financial literacy education, though does not necessarily work for a financial literacy organization; Promotes financial literacy education in the local community, educational settings and/or outreach programs; Instructions for Published Research Nominations: Inspires students of all backgrounds to learn; Has earned the respect and admiration of his/her students and peers; Is committed to ongoing professional development; and Utilizes quality financial literacy education materials. 1. Complete Nomination Package: Please attach one completed package for each paper submitted. 2. Complete Questionnaire: Please complete it in its entirety. Nominations received with incomplete questionnaires will not be considered. 3. Submit Supporting Documentation: Submit any relevant supporting documentation about the nominated. 4. Submit Nomination Fee: Nominations received without payment will not be considered. 5. Questions can be directed to: (207) 221-3663 or EIFLE@FinancialLit.org. 6. Please submit the Nomination Package, Nomination Fees and all attachments by January 30, 2015 to: Institute for Financial Literacy ATTN: EIFLE Awards 22 Cottage Road South Portland, ME 04106 Application Package due by 5pm EST, January 30, 2015 The above criteria are meant to be used as guidelines for all entries. Nominees in all categories will be judged upon relevance to the criteria and individual merits. Award entries will be reviewed by a committee of judges appointed by the Institute for Financial Literacy. The Institute for Financial Literacy reserves the right to refrain from offering an award in any category in any given year. The decision of the judges is final. There is no limit to the number of submissions provided they fit the criteria. Current employees of the Institute for Financial Literacy, or close relatives of such employees, are not eligible. All submitted materials become the property of the Institute for Financial Literacy. The Institute for Financial Literacy cannot assume responsibility for nominations lost or delayed in transit. Void where prohibited. EIFLE of the Year Award Nomination Package Page 1 of 5
Please answer all questions. If more space is needed, you may attach up to two additional pages. 1. Nominee First Name: Last Name: Title: Employer: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Fax: Email: Related Website: 2. Nominator First Name: Last Name: Employer: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Fax: Email: 3. Please list any awards, citations or public recognitions which the has received. (600 character maximum): EIFLE of the Year Award Nomination Package Page 2 of 5
4. Please provide a list of outstanding accomplishments, contributions and examples of how the nominated has demonstrated support for the advancement of financial literacy education within the communities (s)he serves. (1000 character maximum): 5. What is innovative about the nominated s approach to financial literacy that makes him/her the best choice for the Excellence In Financial Literacy Education Award? (600 character maximum): 6. How has the nominated ensured his/her programs are accessible to and appropriate for target service populations? (600 character maximum): EIFLE of the Year Award Nomination Package Page 3 of 5
7. How has the nominated evaluated his/her programs? (600 character maximum): 8. Is the nominated certified in financial literacy education? Yes No If yes, please list certification(s): 9. What are the nominated s criteria for selecting material? (600 character maximum): 10. Do the nominated s materials align with any national standards? Yes No If yes, please list standards: EIFLE of the Year Award Nomination Package Page 4 of 5
Nominations Submitted on or before January 30, 2015 $55 processing fee Payment Information: Please charge my credit/debit card: Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Name as it appears on card: Card Number (16 digits): Exp. Date: CVV: Address as it appears on the account (required for both credit & debit): Number & Street Suite City State ZIP Check/Money Order enclosed: By signing below, I authorize the Institute for Financial Literacy to collect fees in the amount stated above. Signed: Date: Form Must be Signed Regardless of Fee Collection Method Nomination Fees are Not Refundable Please remember to submit one copy of the nominated program and one nomination form per application package. Self nominations are acceptable. Submit completed nomination package to: Institute for Financial Literacy ATTN: EIFLE Awards 22 Cottage Road South Portland, ME 04106 Rev. 11/18/2014 EIFLE of the Year Award Nomination Package Page 5 of 5