Submitted Photo Liz Kunkel stands in front of an eye chart at Dakota Eye Institute.

The Rugby Chamber of Commerce has awarded the September Customer Service Award to Liz Kunkel from Dakota Eye Institute.

Kunkel has worked as an optician with the Dakota Eye Institute for over a year. She is described as efficient, hardworking and always willing to help her co-workers with a smile on her face.

“I am honored to receive this award. I try my hardest every day to make everyone feel special.” said Kunkel.

As an optician, Kunkel orders all the glasses, lenses and does adjustments for her customers.

“If someone is having a problem, I troubleshoot.” she said.

Kunkel is originally from Garrison and graduated from Garrison High School. She moved to Rugby four years ago to be with her husband, Braydon.