Dix Hills Resident Earns Staff Service Award at SUNY Old Westbury  

Penny Chin, a resident of Dix Hills, New York, was named the recipient of the 2023 SUNY Old Westbury President’s Excellence in Service Award during the University’s Staff Appreciation Barbecue and Service Awards held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Chin, who serves as director of alumni affairs, was recognized for having provided exemplary service to the campus and its constituents.

“The dedication of our staff is a driving force behind our greatest achievements,” said University President Timothy E. Sams. “I am grateful that the University community is able to come together to recognize the professionalism and spirit with which we serve our students — together.”

The President’s Excellence in Service Award seeks to recognize those who foster cooperation, collaboration and open communication.

Chin’s honor was one of four new awards presented to exemplary members of the campus’ team. Two were selected by the Office of the President with another two determined through a campus nomination process and review by the Staff Forum, a volunteer group that serves as a medium for administrators and staff to discuss pertinent University issues, and serves as a liaison for staff members with senior administration of the campus.