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 

• 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

• 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

• Tino Villarreal, Jr., City Commissioner, At Large "A," City of Brownsville

• Orlando Gutierrez, Account Executive, Nexstar - CBS/NBC

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.

 

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MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

BENEFITS	Presenting Partner $10,000	Leading Partner $5,000	Sustaining Partner $2,500	Supporting Partner $1,000	Contributing Partner $500	Ally Partner $250
Scholarship match for top three local finalists		-	-	-	-	-
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Social Media Recognition
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NON-MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

BENEFITS	Presenting Partner $11,000	Leading Partner $5,500	Sustaining Partner $2,750	Supporting Partner $1,100	Contributing Partner $550	Ally Partner $275
Scholarship match for top three local finalists		-	-	-	-	-
Featured Logo on Event Landing Page
Featured Logo on E-blasts	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 3	Tier 4	Tier 5	Tier 6
Social Media Recognition
Podium Recognition