FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Chamber Foundation hosted the National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals, where middle school students participated in live quiz events to test their civics knowledge and presented on issues facing their communities in front of a panel of judges.
Javan Dotson from Pikeville was named the winner of Friday’s competition, with Jiwoo Kim from Richmond placing second and Kaylee Brandon from Paducah placing third.
The statewide event, held at the Kentucky State Fair, followed local competitions hosted by local chambers across the state this spring. The top three finalists were invited to compete in the National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals.
Javan Dotson, a finalist from the Southeast Kentucky Chamber competition, spoke on the importance of infrastructure funding in local communities to ensure talent attraction and business growth.
“The Kentucky Chamber is proud to be taking steps to get more young people engaged in issues that are important to all of us,” said Ashli Watts, President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber. “It is our goal to encourage the next generation to get involved in their communities and have an appreciation for our roles, rights and responsibilities. We hope this event will continue to inspire civic participation in middle school students across the state.”
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