Sarah E. Todd recently received the 2016 Excellence in College Service Award at SUNY Canton, and Aimee E. Felt received the 2016 Employee Recognition Award.

Both awards, given by the SUNY Canton College Council, “recognize outstanding professional achievements and dedication to the college,” according to a press release from the college.

The Excellence in College Service Award is given annually to a member of the non-teaching professional staff for “exceptional performance, professional ability and university service,” the release said.

The Employee Recognition Award is given annually to a member of the college's classified staff “in recognition of outstanding service through performance and continued growth,” the release said.

Todd is the director of institutional research. She began working at SUNY Canton in 2011, and was recognized for playing a central role in helping the college's leadership make informed decisions through her work to gather and report data, according to the release.

Her work has been instrumental in assisting with a number of initiatives, including SUNY Canton's reaccreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 2013 and the development of a strategic enrollment management plan.

"Sarah's hard work, dedication, and commitment to personal and professional growth have helped SUNY Canton improve in ways that are critical to student success," said President Zvi Szafran.

Felt, a secretary 1 at the college, was nominated for her administrative support to the School of Business and Liberal Arts.

Colleagues and students praised her professionalism and exceptional customer service skills, noting her helpful and collegial demeanor, the release said.

She has also demonstrated a desire to take on new challenges, including an adjunct teaching position, the release said.

"Aimee's exceptional insight, judgment and ability to adapt readily to a changing working environment are just a few reasons why we are honoring her with this award," said Szafran.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Felt was also recognized for her involvement in a number of community service endeavors, including a campus food drive and an awareness campaign about sexual assault.

Both awards were presented at the college's annual Recognition Day ceremony May 13.