Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Announces Winners of National Youth Civics Challenge

Civics Video Entries Submitted From Middle, High School Students

PHOENIX, May 8, 2026 (Newswire.com)
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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute is pleased to announce its 10 national winners of the 7th Annual Civics Challenge. The online civics competition, open to students in grades 6 through 12, challenges them to choose a civics-related topic and then express their knowledge and creativity in a short video or original song to earn a $500 cash prize.

This year’s contest represents a rare and meaningful opportunity for young Americans to honor our nation as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding this summer. The submissions reflect the remarkable depth of civic knowledge and creative talent among today’s youth.

“We are inspired by these students’ talent and commitment to civics, and as we mark 250 years, their passion reflects Justice O’Connor’s legacy and the importance of encouraging youth to honor the values that define America,” Institute President and CEO Sarah Suggs said. “We congratulate all of the winners for their commitment to civics.”

Winning entries and additional information on the Civics Challenge and other Institute programs are available at oconnorinstitute.org/occwinners. The winners of the middle and high school categories are listed below. The Institute has created a highlight video to showcase the prize-winning students’ talent. You can find a complete playlist of the winning videos here.

High School Winners:

Source: Sandra Day O’Connor Institute