Mike Pence Given 'Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award' At CPAC

Vice President Mike Pence was given the "Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award" on Thursday night at CPAC by NRA Executive Director Chris Cox. The award is CPAC's highest honor and is only bestowed when "a worthy recipient is apparent."

Tonight, #NRA's @ChrisCoxNRA presented @VP Mike Pence with The Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award! #CPAC2017 #2A pic.twitter.com/4ky0OUAmCC

— NRA (@NRA) February 24, 2017

Pence was bestowed the award for persevering through the 2016 election and winning the White House with Donald Trump. He was honored for his faith and commitment to his principles. Pence was greeted with a smattering of "U-S-A" chants from the crowd as he took the stage:

Chris Cox presents the The Courage Under Fire Award to @VP. #CPAC2017 https://t.co/HhMfB25OOw

— CPAC 2017 (@CPAC) February 24, 2017