 On April 13, 2013, at Teachers College, Columbia University, Susser was awarded the "2013 Distinguished Alumni Award", for his life's work, and his name was engraved in the main hallway of the college.In Susser's acceptance speech, he stated, "Teaching children through songs, in addition to entertaining, always appealed to me.This incredible honor, reinforces my commitment to educating, and entertaining children through music and songs."