Sierra Fedder Honored with Rookie of the Year Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards
Pueblo, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Rookie of the Year Award to Sierra Fedder, Redevelopment Administrator for the Town of Frederick, during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference in Pueblo. The EDIE Awards recognize excellence in economic development and celebrate leaders and communities shaping Colorado’s economic future.
Fedder was recognized as a rising star in economic development for her exceptional accomplishments early in her career. She successfully developed and launched a Grant Program to attract new businesses, securing a prominent anchor location downtown, and obtained a CDOT “Revitalizing Main Streets” grant to fund a Downtown Sidewalk Repair Program addressing longstanding ADA compliance issues.
She also led critical infrastructure and business retention initiatives, including securing fiber internet service for the community and negotiating strategic incentives that retained key employers, such as a high-tech optics firm and a construction company.
Within a short period, Fedder was promoted to Redevelopment Administrator and assumed supervision of a fellow Economic Development Specialist, demonstrating rapid professional growth. Her leadership extends beyond her community through an appointment to the IEDC International Advisory Committee and founding the Downtown Business Taskforce, fostering a unified strategic vision for Frederick.
“Sierra embodies the talent, drive, and innovation that make the next generation of economic development leaders so promising,” said Adam Kruegar, EDCC Board Chair. “Her achievements early in her career have already made a lasting impact on her community and the field statewide.”
“We are proud to honor Sierra’s outstanding contributions to Frederick and Colorado’s economic development landscape,” said Kim Woodworth, EDCC Executive Director. “Her leadership, vision, and commitment set an inspiring example for rising professionals across the state.”
Hosted annually by EDCC, the EDIE Awards honor the people, programs, and partnerships that exemplify innovation, collaboration, and impact in economic development across Colorado.