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ARVADA, Colorado – Middle school students from Arvada-area schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competition on May 1. The event was hosted by the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Students competed with their peers in a live quiz event and answered questions from judges to test their civics knowledge. The top three finalists from the Arvada competition will have the chance to participate in the state-level competition hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in Denver on May 30, 2025. The Colorado state champion will advance to the National Civics Bee® competition in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2025, to compete for the national title, as well as over $140,000 in prizes.
“We’re proud to continue working with our local chamber partners for the third consecutive year, reinforcing our commitment to fostering active participation in government and democracy among young Coloradans,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “Investing in our future means investing in civic education, and it’s inspiring to see this program continue to grow every year. By equipping students with the knowledge and skills to participate in our democracy, we’re building a brighter future for our state and nation. Congratulations to this year’s regional finalists and we look forward to hosting them in Denver to compete for the state title!”
“The Greater Arvada Chamber is deeply invested in facilitating engagement with local policy and elected officials for our businesses and community,” said Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce President, Kami Welch. “The National Civics Bee is a unique opportunity for us to develop an active pipeline of civic engagement in Arvada and strengthen the way we all live, work, and learn together in the future.”
“The National Civics Bee is inspiring the next generation of Americans to learn how their government works, and the part they can play as active and engaged citizens,” said Hanna Skandera, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund. “It’s exciting that more than 400 communities across the country are hosting local civics bees, including the Arvada Civics Bee. We’re proud to be a founding partner because the Civics Bee is a fun competition that brings together students, teachers, parents, and local communities. Good luck to all the students who stepped up to compete.”
Winners of the Arvada-area National Civics Bee® include:
- First place: Cameron P., Horizons K-8
- Second place: Brendan F., Faith Christian Academy
- Third place: Shannon M., Century Middle School
The first-place winner of the local competition received a $500 cash prize and all three finalists are invited to participate in the statewide competition. The top three winners of the state competition will receive cash prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place. The state champion will have the opportunity to compete in the national competition, which includes $100,000 for the first place winner, $25,000 for second place, and $15,000 for third place.
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The Colorado Chamber Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation whose purpose is to support programs, research, educational opportunities and other initiatives that encourage and enhance a healthy business climate. The organization works collaboratively in partnership with state business leaders to advance Colorado’s economy and local communities through forward-thinking solutions.
The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst for solving Arvada’s most critical business challenges and a champion for advancing a thriving community. The Arvada Chamber reflects the businesses and organizations it serves today and is dedicated to the health and resiliency of the business community long into the future.