Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Tallahassee, FL, October 12, 2023 – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis recognized this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month student and educator contest winners at the Governor’s Residence during their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Winners of the student art contest received a $100 gift card for school supplies and a one-year pass to Florida state parks while winners of the student essay contest received a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and a $100 gift card for school supplies. Excellence in Education Award winners received a $2,500 monetary recognition provided by Volunteer Florida.