Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown

2026 · 90 min

Hosted by Mario Lopez, The Presidential 1776 Award celebrates America’s brightest young civic scholars. After regional competitions nationwide, 20 finalists gather in Washington, D.C. for a fast-paced national championship. The field narrows to three finalists, who advance to a live, judged competition at the White House. With $250,000 in scholarships at stake, the event honors civic literacy, academic excellence, and national achievement.

Director: Ron de Moraes
Released: June 30, 2026
Language: English

Cast

Mario López
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Donald Trump
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Linda McMahon
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Miriam Washut
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Summer Brondstetter
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Rowan Kozminski
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Sam Chumley
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Sokhna Diop
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Aangad Singh
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Tovia Chan
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Dareck Flores-Barreda
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Frankie Buonpastore
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