Putting the spotlight on someone often meets a need in an organization or business.
For an organization that values contribution and helping others, it makes sense to spotlight a generous member and encourage others to learn from them.
For communities that value learning, spotlighting people with the skills to share helps others learn and improve.
When the spotlight is reserved for favoritism only, it serves some people's needs, even at the expense of others' attention.
Spotlight is meant for someone to stand out. But if everyone takes turns to be in the spotlight, there isn't much spotlight after all.
