P.O. Box 3447
Little Rock, AR 72203
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Bessie B. Moore Awards Program


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"The Bessie"

The Bessie B. Moore Awards Program recognizes Arkansas teachers for going “above and beyond” what is required by developing outstanding economic and personal finance projects they integrate into the classroom during the school year.

The recipients are visited by the "Bessie Brigade" each fall, with a monetary award, a basket of goodies, and - premiering in 2016 - "The Bessie."

 

 

Entry Form and Sample Entries


Find the entry form here. Applications are due in August. 

Also, find a sample entry here and here.

 

2023-24 Winners!


Our 2023-24 winners are:

  • April Blackburn: Economics is THRILLING!, Anne Watson Elementary, East End School District
  • Erica Cooper: Game On Econ, Hackett Elementary, Hackett School District
  • Alundra Dickson: The Renaissance Era: The Taylor Swift and Beyonce Economy, Central High School, Little Rock School District
  • Terry Isringhouse: The ABCs of Economics, Central Elementary, Forrest City School District (retired)
  • Claudine James: Family Careers and the Economy, Malvern Middle School, Malvern School District
  • R. David Massery: Innovations in Economic Education, Little Rock Catholic High School
  • Shelly Porter: A Goodly Amount of Economics, Elkins Elementary School, Elkins School District
  • Tori Walker: Shoe Company Competition, Centerpoint High School, Centerpoint School District
  • Vivian Graham, Jayme King, and Jessica Talley: EES Elfonomics, East Side Elementary, Magnolia School District

Recorded Webinar

Would you like to learn more about the 2022-2023 entry process and how to give your submission the winning edge? Free webinars are periodically throughout the year to tell you all the do's and a few don'ts. Check out our event calendar! You may also view this this recorded webinar from the comfort of your computer anytime.


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