Civics Challenge Winning Videos
CONGRATULATIONS to our Civics Challenge winners!
For the past three years, the nationwide competition has been fierce and the submissions were truly exceptional. We thank all who participated and hope to see many of you again for future Civics Challenges!
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
2022 Civics Challenge Winners
6th Grade
First Place - Milan N. | Sandra Day O'Connor
Second Place - Cecelia S. | Sandra Day O'Connor
Third Place - Yusuf P. | The Executive Branch
7th Grade
First Place - Lucy P. | The Legislative Branch
Second Place - Saransh S. | The Legislative Branch
Third Place - Norah L. | Checks and Balances
8th Grade
First Place - Garrett S. | Checks and Balances
Second Place - Sara A. | Sandra Day O'Connor
Third Place - Samiya A. | "Highest In The Room"
Additional Artwork Submission, available here
2021 Civics Challenge Winners
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.
2020 Civics Challenge Winners
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