National Civics Bee Local Level Compition!

April 23rd 2024 from 4-6pm at the jamestown settlement

ABOUT THE BEE

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a first-of- its-kind civics competition that 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. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2024.

CONTEST RULES

The National Civics Bee Official Contest Rules govern the competition to ensure fairness and integrity. Please note the following eligibility
requirements:

• Any student registered in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in a public, private, or home school is eligible to participate

• Students may only apply to one competition, and it must be in their state of residence

• All entries must be in English

• If a student participated in a previous National Civics Bee, they must submit a new, unique entry

• Any student related to (or living with) Chamber staff, leadership, Board of Directors, or any student who is related to any partners/co-Sponsors of the National Civics Bee is not eligible (to prevent any perception of bias, preferentialism, or discrimination)

In addition, please note the following requirements related to documentation and data storage:

• Parents/Guardians of the selected Finalists must submit an eligibility validation and consent form for their child to participate in Local and State Events

• Tax Payer ID is not required to participate in the Bee, but it is required to receive the cash prizes (and any other prizes where the parent/guardian might be responsible to pay taxes)

• If a parent asks for their child’s data to be removed or deleted, they must contact civics@uschamber.com and the Local Competition Partner must inform USCCF

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

NATIONAL PRIZES

First Place: a separate trophy and a cash prize of at least $10,000

Second Place: a separate trophy and a cash prize of at least $7,500

Third Place: a separate trophy and a cash prize of at least $5,000

WHY CIVICS?

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce is participating in the National Civics Bee® because we believe that 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. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Virginia and celebrating our civic pride.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Are you interested in showcasing your company's commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships, please contact Vice President of Communications & Programming, Lauren Moore at laurenmoore@businesswilliamsburg.com