The National Civics Bee® is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The National Civics Bee is a nonpartisan initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to enhance civic literacy, skills, and participation. Middle school students from public, private, charter, and homeschools are invited to apply to the 2025 National Civics Bee by submitting an essay with ideas about improving their communities.
July 2, 2025
WHRO Public Media
Saturday, June 7, 2025
The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Congratulations to the 2025 State Civics Bee Finalists!
First Place
Neil Handa
Henley Middle School
Crozet, VA
Second Place
Yousef Kiani
J. Jupton Simpson Middle School
Leesburg, VA
Third Place
Arianna McBride
Andrew Lewis Middle School
Salem, VA
We appreciate the following chambers for hosting 2025 Regional Civics Bees. Congratulations and thank you to all of the participants.
Halifax County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce
Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
November 2025
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington D.C.
November 12, 2024
Washington D.C.
Congratulations to Zoey Downer, a student from Virginia for winning Fourth Place!