The 2026 National Convention featured some amazing speakers! Important politicians, respected conservationists, youth leaders, long-time members and powerful change-makers all had something to say. We thank the following speakers for their words at the National Convention:

— Congresswoman Betty McCollum —
— Congresswoman Tina Smith —
— Former Director of the Bureau of Land Management, Mike Dombeck —
— National Chair of Save The Boundary Waters, Becky Rom —
— Former Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie —
— 54 Founders Award Recipient, David Zentner —
— IWLA President, Scott Meyer —
— IWLA Executive Director, Jared Mott —
— IWLA MN National Director, Camille Morton —
— VP of Corporate Relations, Pheasants Forever, Joe Duggan —
— Bloomington Mayor, Tim Busse —
— Organic Farming Leader, Carmen Fernholz —
— Executive Director for MN Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, Helene Murray —
— Green Crew Founder, Hannah Barisonzi —