National History Day AZ State Competition at ASU

Volunteering for NHDAZ state competition was fun and inspiring. The League is proud to support National History Day AZ students and teachers with funding as well as volunteering. 158 excited students competed!

Presentation for NHDAZ were educational, well researched and varied. Kudos to all the students participating in State Competition. Dr. Kristen Rex is a driving force for National History Day AZ.

Chris Hackett, Claire Nullmeyer and AHS Kaydia Forgia at registration

The Babbitt Family Award was presented at NHDAZ by Ollie Babbitt and his daughter, Shari Nelson. Dr. Kristen Rex (VP Education at AHS) was delighted to meet him. A WWII veteran who served in Iwo Jima, he will turn 100 this year!

The audience gave Ollie Babbitt a beautiful standing ovation.

Ollie Babbitt and his daughter, Shari Nelson present Babbitt Family Award

Claire Nullmeyer and Chris Hackett help students register

National History Day Competition 2020

National History Day Arizona is a signature program inspires middle school and high school students to research and create their own history projects. We rely on volunteers to help us judge the series of regional contests that take place statewide. Meet students who are excited to share what they have learned and make an impact on a young historian's life! See below for upcoming competitions and sign-up today.

2020 Contest Information

The 2020 NHD AZ Contest Registration opens on Monday, December 2nd. Please review the regional competition dates and locations. Students must attend one, but only one, regional competition to advance to the state competition. To register, visit the NHD AZ website.

Interested in being a judge for a competition? We are looking for people excited about history and empowering students! Visit the NHD AZ website to sign up and be a judge.

• Northern Regional Competition: Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ NAU Language and Literature Building, Flagstaff, AZSouthern Regional Competition: Saturday February 15, 2020 @ Flowing Wells High School, 3725 N Flowing Wells Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
• Central Arizona Regional Competition: Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ SRP Headquarters, 1500 NORTH Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ. 85281
• Valley of the Sun Regional Competition: Saturday, February 29, 2020 @ Willis Junior High, 401 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
• ​Arizona State Affiliate Competition: Saturday, March 21, 2020 @ Arizona State University, Memorial Union, second floor