POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam has honored 12 recipients of the college's President's Awards for Excellence, which are campus-level honors for distinguished service and achievement.

"Those receiving 2018 President's and Chancellor's Awards for Excellence have shown the highest levels of service to the college, through their outstanding accomplishments, and their devotion to teaching, scholarship and professional service," said President Kristin G. Esterberg.

This year's President's Award recipients are:

• President's Award for Excellence in Academic Advising: Bridges Programming Coordinator Donnita Firnstein

• President's Award for Excellence in Auxiliary and College Educational Service: PACES Dining Services/Becky's Place Chef Benjamin Mitchell

• President's Award for Excellence in Clerical Service: School of Education and Professional Studies Secretary 2 Billijean Elliott

• President's Award for Excellence in College Service: Associate Professor of English and Communication and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program Dr. Christine Doran

• President's Award for Excellence in Fostering a Welcoming and Inclusive Campus Climate: Director of Tutoring and Peer Academic Support Louise Tyo

• President's Award for Excellence in Fostering a Welcoming and Inclusive Classroom Environment: Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Anna Sorensen

• President's Award for Excellence in Operational Service: Janitor David Thomas

• President's Award for Excellence in Professional Service: Interim Director of Residence Life Julie Dold

• President's Award for Excellence in Professional Administrative Service: University Police Lt. Shane Ashley

• President's Award for Excellence in Professional Administrative Service: TRiO Director Mark Millward

• President's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities: Professor of Mathematics Dr. Joel Foisy

• President's Award for Excellence in Teaching: Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Timothy Murphy