About the Bee
Alabama Chambers is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and 4 chambers of commerce across Alabama to host a nonpartisan statewide 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 National Civics Bee National Championship in Fall 2026.
Why Civics?
We are hosting the National Civics Bee® Alabama State Finals 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 throughout Alabama and celebrating our civic pride.
Resources/Additional Info:
State Finals
National Civics Bee® State Civics Bee
Date: July 16, 2026 at 9:30am
Location: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
One Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117
Thank you to our Local Competition Region Partners
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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.
The Alabama Chambers is excited to host the 2026 National Civics Bee® State Finals at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on July 16, 2026. The event is open to the public, inviting community members to attend and cheer on these talented young civic leaders, with opportunities to participate in a live audience civics quiz.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact hello@alabamachambers.com