About the Bee
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee back to Metro Denver for a second year! This civics competition encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. The top three participants from the Denver Metro Chamber’s regional contest will proceed to the Colorado state competition in May, and qualifying students from the state contest will progress to the inaugural national competition in Washington, D.C.!
Check out some highlights from the this year’s Civics Bee below!
Who Can Enter?
Any 6th, 7th and 8th grade student residing in Colorado with an idea about using civics to improve their community may review the rules and submit an essay application on this page. View a full outline of contest rules on the application page.
Deadlines and Application
Any interested students should submit an application for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s National Civics Bee by Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME. Click the button below to access the application portal.
More details on the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s National Civics Bee competition will be released later on.
Why Civics?
The Denver Metro Chamber is participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, economy and workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Colorado and celebrating our civic pride.
Prizes
Teachers that have five or more students from their class apply for the Metro Denver Civics bee will receive a $250 Amazon gift card for classroom supplies!
Each finalist will receive a certificate. At the local Metro Denver Civics Bee:
The First Place Winner for the Metro Denver Civics Bee will receive a $2,500 cash prize, and their school will also receive $2,500.
The Second Place Winner for the Metro Denver Civics Bee will receive a $1,000 cash prize, and their school will also receive $1,000.
The Third Place Winner for the Metro Denver Civics Bee will receive a $500 cash prize, and their school will also receive $500.
Additional Resources
2024 Winners
The Denver Metro Chamber held its regional National Civics Bee competition on April 17. The competition saw 18 middle schoolers from across Metro Denver answer civics questions that tested their knowledge. The top three winners, listed below, won cash prizes for themselves and which will also be matched in donations to their schools.
Congratulations to:
- Penelope Baksa, Denver Green School Northfield – $2,500
- Ainslie Mohr, Denver School of the Arts – $1,000
- Anna Metzl, Kent Denver School – $500
Read more about the Denver Metro Chamber’s 2024 National Civics Bee competition.
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