Senate Majority Whip will receive the Foundation’s annual award in Salt Lake City.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation announced today that U.S. Senator John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyoming), will receive the 2026 Titan of Public Service Award, recognizing his longstanding leadership and commitment to the American people. Senator Barrasso will be honored at the Foundation’s annual gala on August 13, 2026, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Titan of Public Service Award recognizes national leaders who exemplify the principles that defined Senator Orrin G. Hatch’s public service: effective governance, civic leadership, and an unwavering commitment to serving the American people.
Senator Barrasso has been representing Wyoming in the United States Senate since 2007 and currently serves as Senate Majority Whip, the second-highest position in Senate Republican leadership. In this position, he helps shape legislative strategy and build consensus among Senate Republicans.
A physician by training, Barrasso practiced orthopedic surgery in Wyoming for more than two decades before entering public office and became widely known as “Wyoming’s Doctor.” Before joining the Senate, he served in the Wyoming State Senate, where he built a reputation for pragmatic policymaking and strong advocacy for his constituents.
In the U.S. Senate, Barrasso serves on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Senate Committee on Finance. Through his committee work and leadership responsibilities, he has been a leading voice on energy development, economic growth, health care policy, and American leadership abroad.
“I am deeply honored to receive this year’s Titan of Public Service Award from the Orrin Hatch Foundation. I had the privilege of serving alongside Senator Hatch for many years. He was one of the most productive and effective legislators of our time. His example reminded us all that leadership requires persistence, teamwork, and a willingness to tackle tough challenges. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Wyoming and look forward to joining friends and colleagues in Salt Lake City in August to celebrate the enduring value of public service.” — U.S.Senator John Barrasso, M.D.
“John Barrasso is a leader who understands that public service is measured by results. In the United States Senate, he has earned the trust of his colleagues and the people of Wyoming through hard work, principled leadership, and a willingness to take on serious challenges. The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation is honored to recognize Senator Barrasso as this year’s recipient of the Titan of Public Service Award — a distinction reserved for leaders who demonstrate both character and effectiveness in service to the American people.” — A. Scott Anderson, Board Chairman, Orrin G. Hatch Foundation
“The Titan of Public Service Award recognizes leaders who demonstrate principled leadership and a commitment to delivering results for the American people. Senator Barrasso’s work in the Senate reflects those qualities, and he is a deserving recipient of this year’s award.” — Matt Sandgren, Executive Director and Board Member, Orrin G. Hatch Foundation
The Titan of Public Service Award Gala is one of the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation’s signature events, bringing together national leaders, policymakers, and civic organizations to celebrate the enduring importance of public service and principled leadership.
Additional details about the August 13 gala will be announced in the coming months.
