Montgomery, Alabama- On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (Alabama Chambers) will host the 2025 National Civics Bee aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Twelve middle-school students from across Alabama will participate in the competition to demonstrate their civics knowledge and discuss how they would solve a problem facing their community.
“We are facing a civics crisis in America. Surveys show that 70% of adults cannot pass a basic civics quiz, and 79% of 8th graders fall below proficiency in civics. This threatens the strength, prosperity, and resilience of our nation. The National Civics Bee is dedicated to enhancing civics knowledge, skills, and disposition among young people and adults alike, inspiring the next generation to make a positive impact in their communities.” said Hilary Crow, Vice President, Civics, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
The competition will be held at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, beginning at 9:30am on Friday, July 18, 2025, and follows the completion of 4 regional competitions which each advanced 3 students to the state finals. The state competition is free to attend and open to the public.
The 12 finalist are as follows: Caron K, Covenant Christian School; Ava P, Covenant Christina School; Abby H, Covenant Christian School; Caroline R, Abeka Academy; Lucas G, Dauphin Junior High School; Olivia B, Auburn Junior High School; Madison C, Legacy Builders Academy; Zella C, Good Hope Middle School; Maxwell D, Northridge Middle School; Christa M, Skyline High School, Rohan S, Journey Middle School; and Keelee K, Skyline High School.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the inaugural National Civics Bee® Alabama State Final competition. We know that a keen understanding of civics is paramount to a strong, growing national economy,” stated Paige Hutto, president & CEO, Alabama Chambers. “It is imperative that our future leaders have a broad, solid understanding of the importance they play in their local communities and beyond."
The state competition is sponsored by Kinder Morgan, Alabama Power, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Alabama Trucking Association, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, and Decatur-Morgan County Chamber. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the competition, please email paige@alabamachambers.com.
The National Civics Bee, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s The Civic Trust, is an annual nonpartisan competition aimed at improving civics education and literacy among middle school students, their families, and communities. The National Civics Bee helps elevate civics as a national priority through a network of state and local chambers across the country. The National Civics Bee is made possible through the generous support of its founding partner, the Daniels Fund, Citizen Travelers, and other funders.
Since its beginning in 1937 as the Alabama Association of Commercial Organizations, what is now known as the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (Alabama Chambers) has remained dedicated to its mission of building stronger chambers across our state while advocating that chambers of commerce are the premier local business advocates in the State of Alabama. Through The Partnership with the Business Council of Alabama, a non-partisan organization, the two organizations represent the interests and concerns of over 1 million working Alabamians every day.