The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced that Rep. John Curtisis a winner for a Democracy Award, CMF’s award recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. Curtis was selected for outstanding achievement for the category of Constituent Accountability and Accessibility. The Constituent Accountability and Accessibility category recognizes offices that provide clear and relevant information on their work and publicly acknowledge metrics for that performance.
“I am incredibly proud of my team for going above and beyond to be there for Utahns,” said Rep. Curtis. “It underscores our unwavering commitment to serving the people of Utah and our dedication to transparency, accessibility, and accountability.”
“It’s a blessing to help lead such an amazing team. We’re here to be effective advocates in Washington and accessible to Utahns voices,” said Corey Norman, Rep. Curtis Chief of Staff. “This recognition underscores our dedication to providing exemplary constituent service and fostering a strong connection between Rep. Curtis and the people he represents.”
“As a Democracy Award winner, Rep. Curtis office is clearly one of the best in Congress,” said Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation. “This designation demonstrates that Rep. Curtis has made a significant commitment to being the best public servant for his constituents in Utah. Rep. Curtis and his staff are to be congratulated for not only being a model for his colleagues in Congress, but for helping to restore trust and faith that our democratic institutions can work,” he said.
Eight House and Senate offices were honored as winners today in four categories: Constituent Service; Innovation and Modernization; Constituent Accountability and Accessibility; and “Life in Congress”-Workplace Environment. Representative and Senate personal offices nominated themselves using an online questionnaire. CMF followed up with offices as necessary to gather documentation and assess the office’s adherence to the established criteria. The winners were selected by a selection committee primarily comprised of congressional staff. The finalists and winners will be honored at a ceremony to be held in Washington, D.C. on September 15, 2023 during Constitution Week.
Details on the process and the history of the Democracy Awards can be found here: https://www.congressfoundation.org/projects/democracy-awards
Among other noteworthy items, CMF included the following reasons for selecting Rep. Curtis for an award:
“The office of Rep. John Curtis strives to never keep constituents waiting for a response to request – aiming to respond within one to five business days. At the end of each week, the office compiles a weekly report sent to the entire staff, which includes a response time. The report also tallies the top letters constituents sent in, plus “letters of the week”, which include letters from individuals who were particularly thoughtful in writing to the Congressman about their ideas and priorities. Rep. Curtis personally calls constituents each week, and the office ensures that everyone gets a response.”
