An annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities is expanding into South Dakota.
The National Civics Bee® (the Bee) provides participating middle school students an opportunity to flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes.
Middle school students begin by entering a local essay competition. Judges from the participating community select 20 finalists to participate in a local quiz event testing civics knowledge. The top 3 winners from each competition advance to the South Dakota Chamber’s live event next spring, where they will compete for first, second, and third place prizes.
The first-place winner from each state will advance to a national competition hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
The Bee is co-sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
