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If Gwen Moore should not be receiving the one award she’s getting from Marquette University, I wish we could give out multiple awards here at the CR Convention, there’s so many deserving recipients.

Up for CR of the Year were Nate Nelson, Tom Burton, and AJ Zahn. AJ has done the lion’s share of the work making the convention this weekend such a success - both as WI CR Secretary and as UW-SP Chair. Tom Burton is universally respected by everyone in the state, for his work at UW-Eau Claire, and for the larger Northwestern wing of the state. But Nate Nelson, ladies and gentlemen, as Ryan said, what’s there that can’t be said. The man is the CRs’ primary statewide champion of the second amendment. He has served in a variety of capacities on a variety of levels, including UWO Chapter Chair and WI CR Treasurer. His stories, both told by and about him, make a smile break out on every face. If there’s one CR in the room who’s wise and firebrand, passionate and patient, loved and respected, it’s Nate Nelson.

CR Chapter of the Year - Edgewood, new and growing, UW-Madison, a stalwart who puts on great events, and UW-Platteville, which, full disclosure, is currently my favorite CR Chapter, and has been since CPAC. Shout out to the guys at the Cattle Show!

Old Guard Award. Touching speech from AJ Zahn - thanks much. Proud to follow in the footsteps of fellow GOP3er Brian, last year’s award winner.

Ted Kennedy Award Winner … Again, shout out to UW-Platteville and the guys from CPAC… I think there may be split opinions on the worthiness of my rug-cutting, but I certainly had a great time on our 4am Capitol/mall tour.

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