Calling all middle-school students! Share your ideas and show off your citizenship skills in the 2023 National Civics Bee.
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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
 
Each finalist will 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 with any questions.
 
Thank you and good luck!

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

​Middle-school students from throughout Centre County will participate in a first-round essay competition. Judges will then select 20 essays to go to the final round: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge to be held on April 17 in Centre County.

​Winners will be recognized in their communities and receive prizes.

How to Enter
 
If you are a middle-school student with an idea about using civics to solve a problem in your community, review the rules and guidelines on this page:
 
https://tinyurl.com/mtut2wdw
 
Complete the submission form, including contact information for your parent or guardian, and submit your 500-word essay for consideration.

Deadline: Submit your essay by 11: 59 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2023
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