Five Towns College received a Melville Chamber of Commerce 2014 Business of the Year Award at the Annual Awards Celebration on Jan. 21, 2015.

Each year the Melville Chamber of Commerce honors a select group of outstanding organizations and individuals with the presentation of a special award recognizing the community support, remarkable mentorship and sincere interest in doing what is best for businesses, residents and those who visit Long Island.

Krysti O’Rourke, director of career services at Five Towns College, has been working with the Chamber of Commerce and accepted the Award for the College.

The good work of Five Towns College stands as a model for other leaders to follow.