Chris Christie to Receive ‘Father of the Year' Award

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is getting an award for his parenting skills.

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The national Father's Day/Mother's Day Council will crown the Republican governor a Father of the Year at an awards ceremony in Manhattan on Wednesday.

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Christie is a dad to four children and often talks about them in speeches and at events.

The group says it honors dads who successfully balance demanding careers and fatherhood.

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The other honorees this year are football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, shoe designer Vince Camuto and Bloomingdale's CEO Tony Spring.

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Previous recipients include former presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan and professional basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.