The 2006 NCEE Visionary Awards

Honoring Champions of Economic Empowerment

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2007 NCEE Visionary Awards Dinner
October 30, 2007
The Pierre Hotel
New York, NY

The National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) believes in empowering young people to make the very most of their lives and their human capital, by teaching them the essentials they need to know about our economic system and how to succeed in it.

The NCEE, headquartered in New York City, is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit service provider and advocate for K-12 economic, personal finance and entrepreneurship education. Part of the NCEE's mission is to recognize those who have made the powerful and persuasive case that investing in human capital, through opportunity and education, is the key to self-esteem and quality of life.

To that end, we proudly present the 2006 NCEE Visionary Awards on October 16th, 2006 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Sharon Epperson, CNBC Personal Finance Correspondent, is our Mistress of Ceremonies. This event, beginning with cocktails at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m., honors champions of economic empowerment, and is chaired by Craig Donohue, CEO of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

The event is designed to bring attention to those who have raised awareness about the usefulness of economics, entrepreneurship and personal finance education, to the benefit of many who might never crack a textbook on the subject. It also honors those who, having succeeded in their chosen field by using sound economic decision-making, have turned that success into good public works. Honorees for the evening include:

Honorees for the evening include:

• Jim Cramer, Host of Mad Money on CNBC and founder of TheStreet.com;
• Stephen Dubner, co-author of the bestseller, Freakonomics;
• John Whitehead, Chairman of The Goldman-Sachs Foundation and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation;
• Kathleen Kelley of Kingdon Capital will accept a special community service award on behalf of High Water Women, a charitable organization composed of women in the hedge fund industry, dedicated to supporting women and children in New York City; and
• Harold McGraw III , Chairman, President and CEO, of The McGraw-Hill Companies, will receive a special recognition as outgoing Chairman of the NCEE board of directors.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels:

Platinum: $50,000 includes -- Two prime table placements for 20 guests (10 guests per table); host recognition of the VIP reception from 6:15-7:15PM; corporate logo and name placement on signage at the event and on all event materials; and an opportunity for photos with honorees and special guests.

Gold: $25,000 includes -- Prime table placement for 10 guests; corporate logo and name placement on all event materials; and an opportunity for photos with honorees and special guests.

Silver: $10,000 includes -- Preferred table placement for 10 guests; corporate logo and name placement on all event materials.

A limited number of individual tickets are available on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, please contact Laura Anderson at 212-730-5659 or landerson@ncee.net.

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