After months of intensive research and success at district and county-level competitions, champions were recognized in Rocklin on Sunday, May 8th at William Jessup University, concluding the 2022 National History Day—California state competition. More than 1,200 students participated, coming from 210 schools across 24 counties. The 2022 national competition will be conducted online in June.

Contest Photos

Click here to view photos from the contest.

Contest Winners

"Champions" in the Documentary, Exhibit, Performance, Historical Paper, & Website categories advance to the National History Day contest that will be held online in June.

2022 Champions & Runner Ups

Special Award Winners

Contest Finalists

Junior and Senior Division projects that advanced to a final judging room.

Junior Division Finalists

Senior Division Finalists

CA Nominees for the "Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year" Award

Two educators from California have been nominated for the prestigious “Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year” award, a national honor for teachers who engage History Day students through innovative teaching and active learning strategies. The winners will be announced during the National History Day awards ceremony. California’s nominees are:

Maryville Poe
Monterey Trail High School, Sacramento County
Senior Division (Grades 9–12)

Jordan Einbinder
Solana Ranch Elementary School, San Diego County
Junior Division (Grades 6–8)