Official Rules and Guidelines
Governor Ron DeSantis’ and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to any full-time educator who works in an elementary, middle, or high school in Florida (including public, charter, private, homeschool and virtual schools). Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian or student.

Entry Dates
Entries can be mailed to Volunteer Florida, Black History Month Committee, 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, or submitted electronically. All entries must be received no later than 5 pm ET on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Contestants are responsible for all shipping costs. Entries submitted electronically will receive email confirmation.

Awards
Four winners will be selected. Excellence in Education award winners will receive $2,500 from Volunteer Florida. Once the winners are announced, the decision is final.

Contact Volunteer Florida at (850) 414-7400 with any further questions.

Online Submission
2024 Black History Month Excellence in Education Award Contest Online Submission

Paper Submission
2024 Black History Month Excellence in Education Award Contest Official Rules, Guidelines & Nomination Form (.PDF)