2025 National Civics Bee® - Brownsville Local Competition
The National Civics Bee® Local Competition in Brownsville is happening on Saturday, April 26th, starting at 11:00 AM, at the Brownsville Events Center. Join us to share your support and cheer on finalists as they compete for local acclaim to advance to the Texas State finals and win cash prizes!
About the National Civics Bee®:
The National Civics Bee® is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Join us in this nonpartisan initiative to enhance civics literacy, skills, and participation.
Prizes:
Students will be competing to win cash prizes and be named a Brownsville National Civics Bee® champion! Each finalist will receive a certificate.
- First Place: $500 cash prize
- Second Place: $250 cash prize
- Third Place: $125 cash prize
Meet the Finalists:
- Adrian I., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Alissa G., Saint Joseph Academy
- Allison S., Besteiro Middle School
- Amitai V., IDEA Rio Grande City
- Angelina G., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Aria G., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Ayden O., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Daniela S., Besteiro Middle School
- Gabriel B., Homeschool
- Jonathan C., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Juan David V., Saint Joseph Academy
- Lucia D., Besteiro Middle School
- Luciana M., Besteiro Middle School
- Mario P., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Miah P., Rio Hondo Middle School
- Orlando M., Besteiro Middle School
- Steven O., Besteiro Middle School
- Victoria M., Besteiro Middle School
Meet the Judges:
- Consul Adscrito Jose Luis Diaz Miron Hinojosa, Consulado de Mexico en Brownsville
- Helen Ramirez, ICMA-CM, AICP, City Manager, City of Brownsville
- Gilberto Salinas, Executive Director & CEO, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation
Keynote Speaker:
- Tino Villarreal, Jr., City Commissioner, At Large "A," City of Brownsville
- Orlando Gutierrez, Account Executive, Nexstar - CBS/NBC
The National Civics Bee® is presented by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, with support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
ABOUT THE BROWNSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
An Accredited 4-Star Chamber of Commerce, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven business organization whose principal mission is to advance the business interests of its members through leadership, civic engagement, promotion, support, and advocacy.
PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER:
By attending an event or program hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may take place.
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Date and Time
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Location
Brownsville Events Center
1 Event Center,
Brownsville, TX 78526
Fees/Admission
Free & open to the community!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Contact Astrid Rosales, Membership Specialist, at (956) 542-4341 or at membership@brownsvillechamber.com.
