The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced today that middle school students in grades six through eight can enter the 2026 National Civics Bee by submitting a 500-word essay outlining ideas to improve their community. The deadline for submissions is February 4, 2026, and students can enter at the Chamber website.
“The Greater Arvada Chamber is deeply invested in facilitating engagement with local policy and elected officials for our businesses and community,” said Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Kami Welch. “The National Civics Bee is a unique opportunity for us to develop an active pipeline of civic engagement in Arvada and strengthen the way we all live, work, and learn together in the future.”
Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel reviews the 500-word essays, the top 20 students will be selected to move on to the final round of competition: a live quiz event to test their civics knowledge. The top three students from each local competition will advance to the state competition. Finalists and top winners will receive prizes including a $500 cash prize for the first-place student in Arvada and up to $1,000 in prizes at the state level. Additionally, the school of each state winner is eligible to receive a $5,000 prize.
The National Civics Bee® is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating middle school students will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. The National Civics Bee takes place in partnership with local and state chambers of commerce across the United States. The 2026 Arvada competition will be held on April 24, 2026 at Revive Church at The Bridge, located at 8270 W 80th Avenue.
The deadline to complete the online submission form and upload a 500-word essay to enter the competition is February 4, 2026. Sponsorships for the live event are also available! Learn more at the website.
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