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.
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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.
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Eight Finalists participated in the Alabama statewide competition: an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge. Lucas Garrard from Dauphin Junior High School took first place, followed by Caroline Roach and Rohan Sahoo for second and third places, respectively.
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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.
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Alabama middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title
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