The Kentucky Chamber Foundation works to strengthen communities and expand opportunity across the Commonwealth—and that begins with equipping the next generation to lead. Through the National Civics Bee, the Foundation helps Kentucky students explore how civic engagement, leadership, and economic opportunity intersect to build a stronger future for all of us.
About the National Civics Bee®
The National Civics Bee is a national, nonpartisan competition that inspires young Americans to deepen their understanding of civics and discover the power they have to strengthen their communities. Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at no cost, the competition provides students with a platform to showcase their knowledge, share their ideas, and be recognized for their leadership, offering opportunities to advance and compete for national prizes worth up to $100,000.
Created by The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Civics Bee reflects the belief that informed and active citizens are essential to a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce—and that our nation’s prosperity depends on the strength of all three.
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation is proud to host the Kentucky State Finals and to partner with local chambers of commerce across the state to make the Bee possible.
Opportunities to Engage
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Partner and Support
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Contact
For questions about the competition or to support the program, please contact Ginny Hoyt at ghoyt@kychamber.com.
National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals
Join the Kentucky Chamber Foundation for the National Civics Bee® Kentucky State Finals, hosted in partnership with Kentucky Venues, on Friday, June 26, from 1-4 p.m. ET at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Kentucky's top middle school students will compete for the state title, showcase their civic knowledge and leadership skills, and vie for a spot at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C.
The event is free and open to the public. Come celebrate civic engagement and support Kentucky's next generation of leaders!
Resources
2025 National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals
Chambers of Commerce from across Kentucky hosted Local Civics Bee competitions this spring, in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, where middle school students participated in live quiz events to test their civics knowledge and discuss issues facing their communities.
The 2025 local competitions were hosted by the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce, Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce, and Maysville-Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ava Bogard from Calloway County was named the winner of the 2025 National Civics Bee® Kentucky State Competition, with Phoenix Hurtgen of Taylor County placing second and Lucy Reynolds from Taylor County placing third.
View the 2025 Event Recap
