Recipients honored for their distinguished accomplishments in developing, implementing and promoting successful financial literacy education worldwide
Junior Achievement (JA) has been named “Organization of the Year” by the Institute for Financial Literacy as part of its 2018 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Awards. Financial literacy is one of three subjects, or pillars, covered by Junior Achievement programs. The other two are work readiness and entrepreneurship. Each year JA programs reach 4.8 million students in grades K-12 in the United States. JA received the honor, in part, for the work it has been doing to incorporate technology into the delivery of its financial literacy programs.
The Institute for Financial Literacy (www.FinancialLit.org), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization whose mission is to promote effective financial education and counseling, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Awards (www.EIFLEawards.org), which were presented April 9 at a ceremony during the Annual Conference on Financial Education in Orlando, Florida. Now in its twelfth year, the EIFLE Awards were created to acknowledge innovation, dedication and the commitment of individuals and organizations that support financial literacy education worldwide. This year’s competition was impressive and diverse, with submissions demonstrating the international importance of recognizing those at the forefront of financial education. After considering many strong nominations, the judges presented Junior Achievement with “Organization of the Year”. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and thankful for those who support us and our mission.
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About the Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Awards
Established in 2007, the mission of the EIFLE Awards is to promote the effective delivery of consumer financial products, services and education by acknowledging the accomplishments of those that advance financial literacy education. The EIFLE Awards dinner is held each year during the Annual Conference on Financial Education.
About the Institute for Financial Literacy
The Institute for Financial Literacy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization whose mission is to promote effective financial education and counseling. As a national authority on adult financial education, the Institute advances professionalism and effectiveness in the field of financial literacy by setting the National Standards for Adult Financial Literacy Education™, hosting the Annual Conference on Financial Education™, presenting the Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE)™ Awards, and administering certifications through Fincert.org™. For more information about the Institute, visit www.FinancialLit.org or call 207-873-0068.
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship education to K-12 students throughout public and private school classrooms in six counties across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In Fiscal Year 2017 JAES reached over 7,000 students across the Shore. To volunteer, donate, or learn more about Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, email information@easternshoreja.org, or log on to www.easternshoreja.org.
