July 27, 2021

To Faculty and Staff:

The Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service recognizes individuals for consistently superior professional achievement within and beyond their position.

Nominees for the award must have repeatedly sought improvement of themselves, their campuses, and ultimately the State University and, in doing so, have transcended the normal definitions of excellence. As we await the updated criteria for the next award cycle, you may reference the previous cycle’s criteria here, SUNY's criteria. 

In compliance with SUNY guidelines, under no circumstances may individuals apply or self-nominate for these awards.

All initial letters of nomination are to be addressed to the Selection Committee and sent to Lauren Romer, Assistant to the Provost, romerle@farmingdale.edu, by no later than August 16, 2021.

Eligibility Criteria & Candidate Background - Candidates must presently be serving in full-time professional capacities (not necessarily titles) with more than 50 percent of their assignment in non-teaching services. The Professional Service award is reserved for staff working full-time within their nominating campus. Full-time faculty are not eligible. In addition, support staff not serving in professional class titles are ineligible for nomination.

Local Selection Committee Requirements for Professional Service: Candidates must have at least five academic years of service to the College.

The College has been fortunate to have many professional staff members earn these prestigious awards in the past. I strongly encourage you to nominate deserving colleagues for this recognition. Visit this link for a list of previous recipients. 

Again, all initial letters of nomination are to be addressed to the Selection Committee and sent to Lauren Romer, Assistant to the Provost, romerle@farmingdale.edu, by no later than August 16, 2021.

John Nader
President