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​​Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Jeannine Lozier at jeannine@cbicc.org or 814-231-1829 for more information. 

Why Civics?

The Chamber believes informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three.

The National Civics Bee is a way to promote greater civics knowledge and civic participation across the country, and to energize our community with a celebration of civic pride.

​Prizes

The Chamber will gift all 20 finalists a Lenovo 7" tablet and stand as a 'thank you' for participating in the essay contest and live event.
 
Each local finalist will also receive a certificate.

In addition:
  • The First Place Winner will receive a $1000 cash prize.
  • The Second Place Winner will receive a $500 cash prize.
  • The Third Place Winner will receive a $250 cash prize.
 
Please email Felicia Hetzman, VP of marketing and communications, at felicia@cbicc.org for more information.
About the Bee

The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

Centre County’s Civics Bee, hosted by the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County, is one of several National Civics Bee competitions promoted nationwide by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

In this first round of the contest, local middle school students participate in an essay competition. Judges then select 20 finalists to participate in the local competition: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge to be held April 17 in Centre County.

The top 3 students from the local competition will advance to the state competition.
 
Winners will be recognized in their communities and receive prizes.

​To join the studio audience please register. Attendance is limited. 

​2023 NATIONAL CIVICS BEE
APRIL 17, 2023
9 A.M. TO NOON
ERIC J. BARRON INNOVATION HUB
123 S. Burrowes St.
6th Floor
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801