In 2017, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) introduced the FEDS Spotlight, a recognition program for federal agencies. FEDS Spotlight provides an opportunity for agencies to honor federal employees going above and beyond typical day-to-day responsibilities to achieve mission success while also cutting energy waste, reducing costs, optimizing performance, and advancing America's progress toward energy independence and security.
2025 Nominations Open!
FEMP is currently seeking federal nominees who exemplify traits described in the following categories:
- Professional Achievement, persons who consistently show exceptional professionalism and integrity while leading agency mission critical projects and programs.
- Future Leader, person new to the federal energy management role who embodies and exhibits the characteristics and skills needed to propel key projects and programs forward.
- Innovator, person who is committed to finding new and creative ways of carrying out dynamic projects and programs and inspires change.
If you know someone who embodies these qualities, work with your federal agency point of contact to submit a nomination.
The deadline for nomination is January 30, 2026.
Selection Criteria
FEMP is seeking federal nominees for recognition, where the individuals have gone above and beyond typical day-to-day responsibilities to help achieve mission success. FEMP would like to recognize federal agency staff in the field who are your energy champions, working hard to implement the types of efforts described below. This recognition is for federal employees only.
Types of Efforts
The nomination summary should discuss how your nominee(s) executed efficient and secure energy and water management practices and projects over the past year in federal facilities and fleets. Describe connections to one or more of the following areas:
- Effective energy and cost savings tactics
- Innovative project development and execution strategies
- Collaborative partnerships with other federal agencies and/or non-federal partners to implement a project or program through interagency agreements, performance contracts, or other teaming arrangements.
