The first annual Capitol Confidential awards recognized the winners, losers and best plot twists of the 2018 legislative session.

It was a fierce competition for the top awards, as the past six months in Albany had everything. There was betrayal, overdue reunions, celebrities, a changing of the guard and melodrama.

This year's presentation was hosted by David Lombardo, with Casey Seiler filling in as co-host, analyst and style guru.

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