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Missouri Civics Bee

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Launched in 2022, the National Civics Bee is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. On August 6, 2025, the event will make its first trip to the Show-Me State, with the inaugural Missouri Civics Bee, presented by Google in partnership with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the State Historical Society of Missouri, set to commence at 10am at the SHSMO in Columbia (605 Elm Street).

We’ll welcome finalists from the Waynesville-St. Robert, Grain Valley, and Harrisonville Chambers of Commerce, with the winner advancing to the National Civics Bee in Washington, DC, on November 10-11. The event is free and open to the public, but we ask that anyone planning to attend register using the link above.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE CONTESTANTS

The Civics Bee is a project of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Civic Trust, which promotes a broad range of efforts aimed at improving understanding of and involvement in American civic life. As part of this larger project, a host of Chambers of Commerce across Missouri held local Civics Bees in the lead-up to the main event in August. Read more about the Grain Valley and Harrisonville Chambers’ contributions to this endeavor.

FROM THE SPONSORS

“Google is thrilled to collaborate with the University of Missouri to present the inaugural Missouri Civics Bee. Our partnership with Mizzou allows us to actively champion civic education, investing directly in future leaders and problem-solvers who will shape a more informed and engaged society.”  –Jeremy Dautenhahn, Google Public Sector, South Central Region

“As we near the semiquincentennial of our nation’s founding, the inaugural Missouri Civics Bee represents more than a competition–it’s a celebration of democratic engagement and civic learning. We’re inspired by the finalists and proud to host this even in partnership with Google and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.”  –Jay Sexton, Kinder Institute Director

 

 

CIVICS BEE RULES

Competition bylaws require the sponsoring organizations post the rules for the Civics Been no less than ten days prior to the event. Use the link below for those details.