Congratulations Civics Challenge Winners!
This national competition challenges middle and high school students to bring their best; they exceed expectations every year. The creativity and understanding of civics education is inspiring. We thank all who participated and hope to see many of you again for future Civics Challenges!
2025 Civics Challenge Winners
2025 Middle School Winners
Hunter C.
7th Grade
Buffalo Grove, IL
Ilyannie G.
8th Grade
Tacoma, WA
James F.
7th Grade
Phoenix, AZ
Silas H.
8th Grade
West Chester, PA
Yuna J.
8th Grade
Moorestown, NJ
2025 High School Winners
Jonathan C.
11th Grade
Phoenix, AZ
Maddox L.
12th Grade
Roswell, GA
Rory D.
12th Grade
Simi Valley, CA
Shai R.
11th Grade
Burlingame, CA
Tucker E.
9th Grade
Westport, CT
2025 Honorable Mentions
Middle School:
- David U., 8th Grade, Manhattan Beach, CA
- David W., 8th Grade, Desoto, TX
- Elane F., 8th Grade, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Maria B., 8th Grade, King of Prussia, PA
- Sonya V., 8th Grade, Parisippany, NJ
High School:Â
- Amelia N., 9th Grade, Stamford, CT
- Frances A., 12th Grade, Napa, CA
- Laila S., 11th Grade, Washington, D.C.
- Matilda F., 9th Grade, Montpelier, VT
- Naina D., 11th Grade, San Jose, CA
- Ronan P., 12th Grade, Metuchen, NJ
- Rudra P., 12th Grade, Tampa, FL
- Travis D., 11th Grade, Mazomanie, WI
With Appreciation to our Sponsors
The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
2024 Civics Challenge Winners
Middle School Division
1st Place:                  Prudence P.,             Carmel, Indiana
2nd Place: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Arnav S., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Phoenix, Arizona
3rd Place:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Connor K., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Melrose, Massachusetts
Honorable Mentions:
Nitya M., Â Â Â Â Â Â Chandler, Arizona
Bianca S., Â Â Â Â Â Â San Antonio, Texas
Zachary M., Â Â Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Ayana B., Â Â Â Â Â Â Phoenix, Arizona
Lydia I., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â San Antonio, Texas
Benjamin W., University Place, Washington
Brandon J., Â Â Chandler, Arizona
High School Division
1st Place: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Katelynn N., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â San Jose, California
2nd Place:                Krishna S.,                Aurora, Illinois
3rd Place: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rika N., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chicago, Illinois
Honorable Mentions:
Kai F., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Durham, North Carolina
Sayontika B., Bedford, Massachusetts
Ricardo L., Â Â Â Â San Antonio, Texas
Kallie J., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chandler, Arizona
Shreya N., Â Â Â Â Normal Illinois
Aria B., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jacksonville Florida
Emily A., Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Big Bend, West Virginia
2023 Civics Challenge Winners
6th Grade
1st Place: Kenzy M., West Covina, California
2nd Place: Zakariyah W., Rancho Cucamonga, California
3rd Place: Sabha S., Rowland Heights, California
7th Grade
1st Place: Cecelia S., Cortlandt Manor, New York
2nd Place: Hazel L., Winnetka, Illinois
3rd Place: Rojer A., Winnetka, California
8th Grade
1st Place: Rose P., New York, New York
2nd Place: Morgan C., Warwick, Rhode Island
3rd Place: Olivia S., Englewood, Colorado
6th Grade
1st Place: Milan N. | Sandra Day
2nd Place: Cecelia S. | Sandra Day O'Connor
3rd Place: Yusuf P. | Executive Branch
7th Grade
1st Place: Lucy P. | The Legislative Branch
2nd Place: Saransh S. | The Legislative Branch
3rd Place: Norah L. | Checks and Balances
8th Grade
1st Place: Garrett S. | Checks and Balances
2nd Place: Sara A. | Sandra Day O'Connor
3rd Place: Samiya A. | "Highest In The Room"
Congratulations to all students who took the Challenge and learned more about democracy, government and the storied life of Justice O'Connor.
Our 2021 first place winners, pictured above from left to right:
Abi R., 6th grade; Iraj S., 7th grade; Erin P., 8th grade; Prisha S., 9th grade & Kayla T., Justice O'Connor video category.