Every time we release the results of our Web site evaluations, the first thing most people ask is: 'Who had the worst sites?'

We certainly have that information: all 620 congressional Web sites went through rigorous evaluations, judged by anywhere from 49 to 93 specific criteria depending on the type of site. We don't publish that information publicly, however, and here's why: we think highlighting and best Web sites and celebrating what works is more effective than shaming and highlighting was doesn't.

Celebrating the best websites gives others an example to follow and creates friendly competition that drives improvement. We hear it from offices all the time: 'We want that Gold Mouse!' When giving out awards in the past, one award-winning Member even took his award across the hallway to another award-winning Member's office, in order to show off that he had received a higher medal than his colleague. We think that's how you effect meaningful change on Capitol Hill.