Archive for July 2026
Alabama Chambers Announces Winner of the 2026 National Civics Bee® Alabama Competition
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from public, private, charter, and home have already taken part in the first-round civics essay competition and the second-round Regional Competition. The top students from each Regional Competition have been selected to advance to Alabama Chamber’s State Finals: an in-person, live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round in which students will discuss their proposals for improving their communities. Jay K. from Auburn who attends Indian Springs School in Pelham, took first place, followed by Maksymilian J. and Henry H, both from the Birmingham area. for second and third places, respectively. The judges for this year’s competition were Dylan Arnette, Public Affairs Specialist with Kinder Morgan; Lillian Pitman, Legislative Policy Analyst with the Alabama League of Municipalities; and Laura Strickland, IOM, President/CEO of the Sylacauga Chamber and Board Chair of Alabama Chambers.
Read MoreFrom Paige’s Desk in July 2026
We are halfway through the year, and only
about 60 days from the much beloved ‘Ber
months! I hope that the first half of the year has treated you well and that the second half will do the same.
As I sit to write this, I have just returned from one of my favorite weeks of the year – Southeast Institute for Organization Management. This year was particularly meaningful as I had the honor of serving as Chair of the Board of Regents. Representing Alabama and having the opportunity to give back to a program that means so much was truly a moment I will not soon forget.