Leonie Huddy, Stony Brook University

The winner for the John Sullivan Award for Outstanding Mentorship is Dr. Leonie Huddy. Dr. Huddy’s letters of nomination and support were glowing, and scholars pointed to her incredible generosity as a tough but kind mentor, who pushed them to work harder and think more clearly about their concepts and ideas. They note her tireless work in the discipline, to mentor not only her own students at Stony Brook, but the entire community in political psychology, through her various collaborative projects, her networking initiatives, and her genuine interest in the success and careers of her mentees. One nominee stated, “You will not find a professor more generous with their time to meet, read work, and provide feedback than Dr. Leonie Huddy,” and this observation was confirmed over and over again by the supporting letter writers. Dr Huddy has had a long and successful career, and has spent a good deal of that time trying to support and improve the experiences of those she has worked with. She is highly deserving of this award.