CANTON -- SUNY Canton recently honored a member of the College's Physical Plant staff for her positive demeanor and attentiveness to the needs of her office and the College community.

Tammy L. Carr is the 2011 recipient of the SUNY Canton College Council's Employee Recognition Award, which recognizes a member of the classified staff who demonstrates exceptional service and effectiveness in performance.

"Tammy is willing to do anything no matter the situation she faces," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "She will take on extra work to ensure everything gets done and does so with a smile. The entire campus community enjoys working with her because of her positive attitude and outlook."

Carr graduated from SUNY Canton in 1987 with her associate degree in secretarial science. She began working in the Physical Plant soon after as a Stenographer and was promoted to Keyboard Specialist 2 in December 1996. In 2003, Carr was promoted her current position as Secretary 1.

"Tammy has developed into the main hub in the everyday operation of the Physical Plant in its relationship with the rest of the campus," said Randall W. Teele, general mechanic and colleague.

Associate Facilities Program Coordinator Bruce F. Alexander echoed Teele's sentiments. "Tammy is the 'critical link' between the campus and the physical plant staff office and she is willing to wear whatever hat is needed to make sure that the critical needs of students, faculty and staff are met. Her 24 years of service at SUNY Canton has given her a broad base of experience in the daily operations of the campus that she uses to provide practical solutions to problems and ensure quality services to the campus community."

Carr is the 16th recipient of the award. She was recognized during the College's Recognition Day on Thursday, May 26.

She lives in Lisbon with her husband, Rick, and son, Andrew. Her daughter Amanda and granddaughter Alexia live in Norfolk.