News Release
Maryland Chamber Foundation to Host 15 Statewide Finalists in the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals
May 2, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Middle school students from across Maryland will soon compete in the third annual National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals competition hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Civic Trust, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and five local chambers of commerce from across the state.
Presented by Amazon, the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md. The initiative is aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
As part of a collaborative effort to promote civic knowledge and involvement, the Allegany County, Baltimore County, Greater Crofton, Frederick County and St. Mary’s County chambers of commerce all participated in the 2024 National Civics Bee® initiative, each hosting local competitions that tested middle schoolers’ civic knowledge and evaluated ideas for solving problems in their communities. The top three students from each competition received cash prizes, recognition and the opportunity to advance to the state competition.
Meet Our 2024 National Civics Bee® Finalists
Finalists invited to participate in the National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals competition include:
From the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce:
- Myles T., Washington Middle School, 7th grade
- Zoe D., Braddock Middle School, 7th grade
- Abigail D., Braddock Middle School, 8th grade
From the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce:
- Inderpreet S., Oakland Mills Middle School, 8th grade
- Gavin G., Saint Joseph School – Fullerton, 7th grade
- Zlata Y., Cockeysville Middle School, 8th grade
From the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce:
- Amrutha T., Urbana Middle School, 7th grade
- Aisha H., Urbana Middle School, 7th grade
- Meera D., West Frederick Middle School, 8th grade
From the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce:
- Dominic Y., Hammond Middle School, 8th grade
- Gianna S., Homeschool, 8th grade
- Sravya A., Thomas Viaduct Middle School, 8th grade
From the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce:
- Wyatt M., Leonardtown Middle School, 8th grade
- Jakob D., Esperanza Middle School, 8th grade
- Anne L., Northern Middle School, 8th grade
Courtesy of our partners at Comcast, all participants in the state competition will receive a laptop as a prize from the Maryland Chamber Foundation. In addition, the top three finalists will receive a cash prize.
“We are elated to host the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals for a third year in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers of commerce,” said Whitney Harmel, executive director of the Maryland Chamber Foundation and executive vice president of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. “Also, for a third year, Amazon has provided incredible support of this important initiative, encouraging middle schoolers in public, private, charter and home school programs to engage in civics, to think critically, and act locally to make a positive impact in their communities. We are proud to provide this opportunity for students to showcase their civic knowledge and congratulate all the finalists who have worked so hard to reach this stage."
Participation in, and attendance at, this event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending the competition as a member of the media, please contact Abbi Ludwig, vice president of marketing and communications, at 410-269-0642 (x1120) or at aludwig@mdchamber.org.
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About the Maryland Chamber Foundation
Established in 1987, the Maryland Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that focuses on the research and educational objectives of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation supports research on issues important to businesses, including analyses of the Maryland economy and business climate. This research drives solutions in education, talent pipeline and workforce development. With the goal of improving the connection between business, education and all Marylanders, the Maryland Chamber Foundation focuses on building partnerships to leverage and enhance existing programs. Learn more at mdchamber.org/foundation.
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