2024 National Civics Bee®
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 Arvada on April 11, 2024, in partnership with local and state chambers of commerce across the United States, including the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.
In the first round of the contest, local 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will participate in an essay competition. Judges will then select 20 finalists to participate in the local competition: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge. Then, the top 3 students from each local competition will advance to the state competition.
“The Arvada Chamber is deeply invested in facilitating engagement with local policy and elected officials for our businesses and community,” said Arvada Chamber of Commerce President, 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.”
National Civics Bee
April 11, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Revive Church at The Bridge
8270 W 80th Ave
Arvada, CO
We are currently looking for partners and sponsors for the live event to be held in early April that will bring together the top 20 essay winners, local families, and community members to celebrate these students’ commitment to their community and education. If you are interested in becoming a partner please contact ali@arvadachamber.org to solidify the details.
$1,250 Presenting Sponsor: Your sponsorship contributes to covering staff support, venue rental, and marketing expenses, ensuring the success of the event.
- Logo on step and repeat photo background in the event lobby
- Logo on the back of all 20 devices at the Live Quiz Show
- Logo on arvadachamber.org
- Logo on PowerPoint event
- Logo on materials placed in student prize bags
- Name included in media and marketing materials
- Opportunity to welcome or conclude the Live Quiz Show
- Thank you by event MC at least twice
- A table in the Lobby of the event venue to engage with guests
SOLD! $750 Technology Sponsor Your sponsorship will allow us to purchase 20 digital devices and stands for the finalists to participate in the quiz show form and to keep as a prize.
- Logo on the back of all 20 devices at the Live Quiz Show
- Logo on arvadachamber.org
- Logo on PowerPoint event
- Logo on materials placed in student prize bags
- Name included in media and marketing materials
- Thank you by event MC at least once
$500+ Hospitality Sponsor (Cash or In-Kind): Your sponsorship will ensure that the 100-150 attendees at the Live Quiz event can enjoy refreshments before and after the event.
- Logo on arvadachamber.org
- Logo on PowerPoint event
- Logo on materials placed in student prize bags
- Name included in media and marketing materials
- Thank you by event MC at least once
$250+ Prize Sponsor: Your sponsorship will allow us to purchase additional prizes to be placed in finalist prize bags and allow us to recognize them for their efforts in the Civics Bee fully.
- Logo on arvadachamber.org
- Logo on PowerPoint event
- Business name on materials placed in student prize bags
In-Kind Contributions (20 gift cards, items, etc): Your in-kind contribution of 20 items to be placed in finalist prize bags will allow us to fully recognize them for their efforts in the Civics Bee.
- Business name on arvadachamber.org
- Business name on PowerPoint event
- Business name on materials placed in student prize bags
Eligibility for Entry:
To be eligible to participate in the National Civics Bee, an applicant (“Entrant”) must:
- Be a student in grades six through eight at the time of entry;
- Enter only one local chamber competition, which must be in their state of residence;
- Be the sole author of their entry – no group entries or entries written by parents will be accepted;
- Submit their entry in the English language;
- Submit a new, unique entry, if they’ve participated in any past Civics Bees;
- Agree to all Civics Bee Rules, including potentially attending the local, state, and national competitions.
Local Prizes
- First Place: $500 cash prize
- Second Place: $250 cash prize
- Third Place: $125 cash prize
State Prizes
- First Place: $1,000 cash prize
- Second Place: $500 cash prize
- Third Place: $250 cash prize
Each finalist receives a certificate.
Identify a problem facing your community. How might a citizen solve the problem? Write a 500-word essay that includes the following:
- What is the problem, and how do different members in your community or neighborhood view it?
- What civic principles or systems could help to address the problem?
- What is your idea or recommendation for solving the problem?
- What primary sources, such as the Declaration of Independence or the United States Constitution, provide supporting evidence or examples for your idea or recommendation?
- How might members of your community or neighborhood bring your idea or recommendation to life?
Your essay will be evaluated based on how well you:
• Demonstrate an understanding of civics.
• Acknowledge and address opposing points of view.
• Acknowledge and address at least one Founding Principle and one Civic Virtue.
• Use primary sources, like newspapers, data, historical documents, images, or other documents that relate to your idea.
• Clearly describe an idea innovative or new to you.
The deadline to enter the competition has passed.
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