Energy & Environmental Stewardship Awards

The Department of Commerce initiated the Energy and Environmental Stewardship Awards in 2009 to recognize outstanding contributions to energy conservation and environmental stewardship within the Department. This program highlights notable contributions and efforts of Commerce employees in order to increase awareness and promote additional innovative efforts across the Department.  The Awards also recognize and promote achievements related to the goals set forth in Executive Order 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.

Click here to learn about the 2023 Energy & Environmental Stewardship Award winners.

Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental Ambassadors Program

The annual Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors Program recognizes individual Departmental employees for outstanding performance in implementing exceptional projects and/or programs helping the Department meet sustainability, energy and water reduction, clean energy, climate change adaptation, resilience, and/or environmental performance goals.

This recognition program is independent from the Energy and Environmental Stewardship Awards and is offered as an alternative way to highlight the achievements of individuals in energy, sustainability, and environmental management.  The Department makes selections for recognition when the individual has gone above and beyond typical day-to-day responsibilities to help achieve mission success.

Click here to learn about the 2023 Class of Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors.