Daniela Gutierrez Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

2017 Apr 6

Daniela Gutierrez of Hampton Bays, NY, is among a select group of State University of New York students chosen to receive the 2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher presented the awards to the students during a reception in their honor Wednesday, April 5, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Gutierrez is a first-generation bilingual student who has excelled in both academic and co-curricular activities. A double major in communication studies and Spanish, she has held numerous leadership positions, including serving as an academic peer mentor and an orientation leader. She also contributed to an award-winning book of autobiographical vignettes by Latino students and alumni. After graduation, she plans to pursue her passion for service and education, either as an AmeriCorps member or through an advanced degree in education or museum studies.

"It is my honor to celebrate the achievements of students who have surpassed SUNY's highest standards of academic excellence and leadership both on and off campus," said Zimpher. "Every student we recognize has demonstrated a strong commitment to their degree program, home campus, greater community, and much more. Congratulations to all of the students receiving this year's award."

The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence is the highest honor that SUNY bestows upon students. It is presented annually to SUNY students who demonstrate academic excellence and integrate it with accomplishments in other areas, such as leadership, career achievement, campus involvement, athletics, community service, or creative and performing arts.

Since 1998 when the Chancellor's Award program was implemented, 84 SUNY Oneonta students have received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.