Local chamber of commerce particpating in the 2023 National Civics Bee
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STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 — The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Nelson County 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.
All middle school students are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel reviews the 500-word essays, the top 20 students will be selected to move on to the final round of competition: a live quiz event to test their civics knowledge.
The Bardstown- Nelson County Chamber of Commerce will host this event on April 22nd at Thomas Nelson High School. The finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including $500 cash for the first-place student.
The local chamber of commerce is honored and looking forward to hosting the National Civics Bee. We invite regional schools and districts from Oldham, Jefferson, Mercer, Spencer, Bullitt, Anderson, Washington, and Nelson Counties to participate.
The deadline for student essay submissions is Feb. 24, 2023. For more information on the essay topic, competition rules and prizes, and to submit your essay, visit: https://my.reviewr.com/civicsbee/site/CivicsBee/KY/Bardstown-NelsonCountyChamberofCommerce
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