"It's wonderful," he said. "But it's also ironic that I won this the same week I was denied entrance into Mass. Hall to teach [who are involved in the living wage protest]. We need to give teachers access to students."
Watson, a five-year Ec-10 TF and four-year Lowell resident, won in the most competitive category.
A number of students who nominated Watson said he was the main reason they decided to concentrate in economics.
They also noted his famed Ec-10 review sessions, which have been known to pack lecture halls within the Science Center.
"I have been very privileged to be associated with Ec-10 for these years," Watson said. "This class tries to recruit good TF's and make them better TF's." "It's been a pleasure to work with Martin Feldstein, but mostly it's been a pleasure to work with students."
The ceremony concluded with remarks from Plants, and the presentation of certificates to all of the nominees.