"Conservation is conservative," Governor Jon Huntsman said at REP's 2nd annual Theodore Roosevelt Banquet.

About 200 people attended the banquet, held at the Hyatt Regency, within sight of the Capitol in Washington, DC.

Mike Stafford of Wilmington, Delaware, received the Grassroots Member of the Year award. Exelon Power Vice President Vicky Will, right, accepted the Corporate Leadership award on behalf of Exelon, from REP President Rob Sisson.

Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) spoke after receiving the Government Service award.

One of the Theodore Roosevelt busts presented to award recipients.

Former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) takes in the scene. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), left, deep in conversation. Jan Brucker, left, president of REP's Washington State chapter, at pre-banquet reception.

Tina Beattie, right, chairs REP's Board of Directors. Aurie Kryzuda, center, a co-founder of REP, now a member of the REP Board of Directors. Long-time REP members Wilbur and Rebecca Hamilton chat with REP Board member Ray Sirois, right.

Reporters work to get copy done by deadline. Journalists from print, online, and broadcast outlets covered the banquet.

A rotating slide show of Republican leaders and their quotes about conservation reminded banquet attendees about REP's mission and the GOP's conservation heritage.