Front and center American adjective phrase
In a very prominent position, where it attracts attention
Jerry has the best dancing skills out of us, so he becomes a front-and-center dancer.
Global warming is a front-and-center issue for every country.
The most important or influential part of a group or organization
"Front and centre" means to the forefront, to centre stage. This phrase comes from the military world, where anyone ordered from the ranks to come "front and centre" is required to step forward out of the ranks, usually to face the non commissioned officer. (Source: phrase.org.uk)