OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (June 18, —The State Chamber of Oklahoma proudly announces the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee in our state. It’s an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to learn and engage with government and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the finals in Oklahoma City will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions.The State Chamber will host this event on Wednesday, August 21 at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City. Finalists from local competitions across Oklahoma will be invited to take part in the state-level competition. Students will participate in a live quiz event and answer questions from judges to test their civic knowledge. The finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including $1,000 cash for the first-place student. The top winner will also be invited to advance to the national round of the competition in Washington, D.C.“We’re so excited to kick off such a fun, new way to encourage Oklahoma students to engage in civics with a unique platform to demonstrate their knowledge,” said Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The State Chamber. “It’s an awesome opportunity for students who want to get active in government. We’re hoping this event will grow annually and encourage more and more Oklahoma students to get involved.”
