National Write Your Congressman Honors Kurt Oman with 2024 Rodney Mayes Followship Award
Dallas – December 17, 2025 – National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), an organization that gives small businesses a voice in American government, announces Kurt Oman, Division Manager in the Western Region, as the 2024 recipient of the Rodney Mayes Followship Award.
Established in 2001, the Rodney Mayes Followship Award is presented annually to an NWYC manager who exemplifies leadership, respect, and a commitment to advancing NWYC’s mission. This award recognizes individuals who lead their peers and communities in actively participating in government.
“Kurt’s outstanding achievements and unwavering dedication embody the very essence of the Rodney Mayes Followship Award,” said Randy Ford, President and COO of NWYC. "We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. His leadership has been instrumental in empowering our sales team to help small business owners nationwide amplify their voices with Members of Congress."
“Kurt embodies the essence of the Followship Award—leading by example and inspiring others to follow. He is an outstanding salesperson, recruiter, and trainer, and his investment in his team builds trust and drives impact. We are blessed to have Kurt as a division manager and look forward to continuing to build this great cause with him,” said Chris Adamson, CEO of NWYC.
“I was so honored and humbled to receive the award, especially since it carries the name of Rodney Mayes,” said Oman. “Rodney was instrumental in my career at NWYC. His leadership and courage shaped my career, and it is deeply meaningful to receive an award in his name. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the amazing team and the leaders who believed in me.”
Outside sales representatives for NWYC receive uncapped earnings potential, paid training, and sales support—including a mentor and coach. Sales representatives have advancement potential and the opportunity to attend NYWC's National Sales Training University, regional conferences, and company-wide recognition, contests, coveted awards, and incentive trips.
National Write Your Congressman (NWYC) is an organization that gives small businesses a voice in American government. As the nation's largest, privately held, nonpartisan membership organization comprising small businesses, NWYC is dedicated to delivering constituent opinions to representatives in Washington. For more than 60 years, NWYC has provided small business owners and operators the tools necessary to connect with members of Congress and a platform to let their collective voice be heard. NWYC’s team of experts provides unbiased, nonpartisan information and research on top issues and pending legislation relevant to small business owners today. NWYC presents both sides of the issue so that members can form an educated opinion and let their opinions be heard.
