Hinson Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Excellence in Congressional Management

Image June 16, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and her office have been named a 2026 Democracy Award recipient by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for Excellence in Congressional Management. The award honors Rep. Hinson for building a high-performing office culture on behalf of Iowa. The Excellence in Congressional Management category recognizes offices that demonstrate strong leadership, professional development, communication, planning, and a high-performing workplace culture. “ Serving Iowans is at the heart of everything we do. In an era of gridlock and dysfunction in Washington, our team is laser-focused on what matters: delivering real results for Iowa. Whether that means fighting through bureaucracy to help a constituent with the VA or IRS, holding federal agencies accountable, or bringing home major investments for local projects and infrastructure, we are committed to getting things done and putting Iowans first. I’m grateful to CMF for recognizing our team’s effective, results-driven leadership and unwavering dedication to serving Iowa families.” — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson “ The best-run congressional offices don’t happen by accident. They are built through intentional leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to developing and supporting staff. What distinguished Rep. Hinson’s office was not any single program or initiative, but the culture they created, one that empowers people to grow, collaborate effectively, and continually raise the standard for excellence. That is the foundation of exceptional congressional management, and it was evident throughout this office . ” — Jen Daulby, CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation The Congressional Management Foundation is the premier bipartisan foundation dedicated to strengthening the first branch of government. The Democracy Awards are CMF’s signature program recognizing the best in congressional non-legislative achievement. To learn more about CMF’s Democracy Awards, click here . ###