Call for Nominations: 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in the Classified Service

By Labor Relations | Dec 23, 2025

Nominations are invited for the 2025-2026

Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in the Classified Service

Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

The SUNY Downstate Selection Committee, chaired by Dr. Cheryl Rolston, Chief Nursing Officer, invites you to nominate Classified Service employees for special recognition by the SUNY Chancellor!

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Member of the Classified Services, i.e. CSEA, PEF, NYSCOPBA or PBA-NYS employee;
• Minimum three (3) continuous years of service;
• Outstanding achievement, skill and commitment to excellence within their role; and
• Demonstrated excellence in activities beyond the scope of their job description.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity and flexibility in performing their duties to meet campus needs, with special consideration given to employees who consistently provide exemplary customer service to students, staff, patients and other members of the campus community.  We are looking for those who go above and beyond!

Nominations must be submitted to your respective Vice President representative by no later than close of business Friday, January 30, 2026.

For more information, please see the attached official poster, guidelines and nomination form. 

Sincerely,
The Selection Committee

P.S. Please print out & display the attached official poster in a conspicuous spot within your Department.

Guidelines for Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in the Classified Service

Poster for Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in the Classified Services

Nomination Form Chancellor's Award For Excellence in Classified Service 

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