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  We offer a series of programs designed to support civil discourse by bringing forward clear and thoughtful ideas from our state and nation’s thought leaders.
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  Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University works to enhance public understanding of the most important issues relating to faith, family, and freedom.
- Staff & Fellows
  
  Meet our team of public policy professionals and issue experts, working to uphold faith, family, and freedom as the keys to America’s future.
Publications
- Centennial Review
  
  Each month in Centennial Review, we publish essays on the fundamentals of a free and just society, adapted from speeches given by leading voices at our think tank or in the CCU community. Read this month's Centennial Review to find out what we're discussing.
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- Policy Briefs
  
  As Colorado Christian University’s think tank, we draw on the expertise of CCU Faculty, Centennial Institute Fellows, and other skilled policy analysts to provide background and recommendations on current issues facing policymakers in Colorado and the nation.
  New Policy Briefs
  
  Policy Brief No. 2020-17-9
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  Policy Brief No. 2016-1
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- Distinguished Lecture Series
  
  Every week or two in a CCU auditorium or other Denver venue, we sponsor lectures, panels, debates, and issue briefings for friends here on campus and any guests who wish to attend, free of charge.
- Western Conservative Summit
  
  The Western Conservative Summit (WCS) has become the largest gathering of conservatives in the Western United States and the signature event of the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University.Read more.
- Young Christian Conservatives Leadership Conference
  
  The Young Christian Conservatives Leadership Conference (YCCLC) brings together students, ages 16-20, from across the country for a week on the CCU campus and attendance at the Western Conservative Summit. Meet other dynamic young adults and learn to make a difference. Read more.
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Home
About
- Programs
  
  We offer a series of programs designed to support civil discourse by bringing forward clear and thoughtful ideas from our state and nation’s thought leaders.
- About Us
  
  Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University works to enhance public understanding of the most important issues relating to faith, family, and freedom.
- Staff & Fellows
  
  Meet our team of public policy professionals and issue experts, working to uphold faith, family, and freedom as the keys to America’s future.
Publications
- Centennial Review
  
  Each month in Centennial Review, we publish essays on the fundamentals of a free and just society, adapted from speeches given by leading voices at our think tank or in the CCU community. Read this month's Centennial Review to find out what we're discussing.
  Latest Reviews
  
  June 2020
  May 2020
  April 2020
- Policy Briefs
  
  As Colorado Christian University’s think tank, we draw on the expertise of CCU Faculty, Centennial Institute Fellows, and other skilled policy analysts to provide background and recommendations on current issues facing policymakers in Colorado and the nation.
  New Policy Briefs
  
  Policy Brief No. 2020-17-9
  Policy Brief No. November 18, 2018
  Policy Brief No. 2016-1
Events
- Distinguished Lecture Series
  
  Every week or two in a CCU auditorium or other Denver venue, we sponsor lectures, panels, debates, and issue briefings for friends here on campus and any guests who wish to attend, free of charge.
- Western Conservative Summit
  
  The Western Conservative Summit (WCS) has become the largest gathering of conservatives in the Western United States and the signature event of the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University.Read more.
- Young Christian Conservatives Leadership Conference
  
  The Young Christian Conservatives Leadership Conference (YCCLC) brings together students, ages 16-20, from across the country for a week on the CCU campus and attendance at the Western Conservative Summit. Meet other dynamic young adults and learn to make a difference. Read more.
Media
Donate
Frontline
Summit

Under 30 Speech Contest

Submissions for the 2020 Western Conservative Summit are now closed.

THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!

As part of the 2020 Western Conservative Summit, we are reserving ten minutes for the winner of our national Under-30 Speech Contest. This is YOUR moment to become a conservative star – reaching thousands across the country.

Submit your ten minute speech via YouTube. The winning speech will be determined by the Western Conservative Summit organizers and Turning Point USA.

The theme for the 2020 Western Conservative Summit is America! America! God Shed His Grace on Thee, and speakers are encouraged to consider the theme in their speech topic. Videos will be judged by conservative content, number of views, thumbs up, and more.

Video submissions must be received by midnight, Sunday September 20, 2020.

Rules

Contest Rules: Contestants must be United States citizens under the age of 30 years old. Submissions must be received by midnight Sunday, September 20, 2020. The winner will be announced Friday, September 25, 2020, and a recorded version of their speech will be part of the 2020 Western Conservative Summit.

Sponsorship: The title sponsor for this program is Turning Point USA.

Judging: Entries due by midnight Sunday, September 20, 2020. Review and judging of video entries will be done September 21-25, 2020 by Jeff Hunt, Centennial Institute and Benny Johnson, Turning Point USA.

Notification: The winner will be notified September 25, 2020 of their win.

The speech will be introduced by Benny Johnson from Turning Point USA and broadcast during the 2020 Western Conservative Summit on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Non-Partisan: Colorado Christian University is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that does not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party for public office. Please do not submit speeches that are partisan. Stay focused on the theme: America, America, God Shed His Grace on Thee.

If you have any questions, contact the Centennial Institute at centennial@ccu.edu.

Previous winners:
2016: https://youtu.be/QKrdkmjTuUc
2017: https://youtu.be/pmVpCVml6rM
2018: https://youtu.be/VuRc8Cb5930
2019: https://youtu.be/xMoOum1ckRw