Eyeopener – Jay Sussman Memorial Award
2024 winner Kareem Mekla.
2023 Winner Scott Martin with presenter Negin Khodayari.
2022 winner Yutang Song with presenter Abeer Khan.
2017 winner Sarah Krichel with presenter Sierra Bien.
2016 winner Ryan Jeffrey Tuchow with presenter Nicole Schmidt.
2015 winner Deni Verklan with presenter Sean Westlaar.
About the award
For the student demonstrating excellence in political studies and journalism.
Journalism student Jay Sussman died of cancer in November 1984, aged 28, before he was able to complete his final year in the program. Described as “bright, committed, inquisitive and humorous,” he made a lasting impression on those who knew him. Remembering his devotion to human rights and his belief that journalism and politics could contribute to eliminating injustice and inequality, his family and friends set up this memorial award; later extended by a generous contribution from the Eyeopener. The winner is chosen by the Department of Politics and Public Administration.
Past Winners
| 2024 | Kareem Mekla |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Scott Martin |
| 2022 | Yutang Song |
| 2021 | Alina Snisarenko |
| 2020 | Abeer Khan |
| 2019 | Emma Sandri |
| 2018 | Sherina Harris |
| 2017 | Sarah Krichel |
| 2016 | Ryan Jeffrey Tuchow |
| 2015 | Deni Verklan |
| 2014 | Zach Pothier |
| 2013 | Ophelia Zalcmanis-Lai |