2002 Cooper Award Recipients

Academic Ambassador Award


Douglas Tyson

Benjamin Banneker High School
Washington, DC
Douglas Tyson receiving his Cooper Award
Douglas Tyson receiving his Cooper Award from PACE member Allison Manzuk.
The 2002 Benjamin Cooper Quiz Bowl Ambassador Award was given to Douglas Tyson for his involvement with encouraging students in the Washington metro area. An acclaimed educator involved in science education, Mr. Tyson has increased the popularity of academic competition in the Washington DC area.


It’s Academic television show

Susan Altman, producer
Washington, DC
Susan Altman receiving her Cooper Award
It’s Academic producer Susan Altman (left) receiving her Cooper Award from coordinator Tricia Southard.
The 2002 Benjamin Cooper Academic Ambassador Award was presented to the family of producer Susan Altman for their contribution in producing “It’s Academic” television programs nationally. Their effort over the last four decades has been seminal to the popularity of high school quiz programs throughout the country.