The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to bipartisanship and civic engagement, is honoring Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton with the “Titan of Public Service” award.
Cotton will be presented the award during a special gala event at Salt Lake City’s Grand America Hotel on Aug. 7.
Previous recipients of the award include Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., former Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao and Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune.
The Titan of Public Service award is reserved for U.S. leaders “who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to civic leadership throughout their careers,” according to the Hatch Foundation.
Cotton was chosen as a recipient of this award for his service on multiple committees and as a U.S. Army officer, the foundation explained.
“Sen. Orrin Hatch was a man of profound principles and unshakable dedication to his country,” Cotton said after the announcement. “It is deeply humbling to receive this award named in his honor, and I remain committed to upholding the values he held dear — faith in America, commitment to service, and an unwavering belief in the promise of our nation.”
Hatch Foundation board member and former Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith praised Cotton’s nationwide leadership.
“Sen. Cotton’s record speaks for itself — distinguished military service, steadfast leadership and a commitment to America’s founding principles,” he said.
Smith continued, “His exemplary dedication to public service is evident to all who follow his work. It is an honor to celebrate his contributions to our nation.”
In Congress, Cotton has repeatedly worked across the aisle to pass bipartisan legislation.
For example, in early February, Cotton joined Tim Kaine, D-Va., to introduce legislation to study cellphone use in schools. Similarly, in late November, 2024, Cotton joined three other lawmakers in sponsoring a bipartisan bill to reduce the severity of drug shortages.