Justin Hooton is the lucky winner of a $5,000 tuition credit.

The annual contest is open to all Durham College (DC) applicants who register at various events. Now a first-year student in the Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media program, Hooton entered the draw while attending Spring Open House in April, and didn’t give it another thought. At least, not until he received a phone call from DC sharing the good news.

His initial reaction was shock, but once he realized he had really won, he was thrilled. So was his family, and they joined him at the Oshawa campus this week to celebrate.

Even before winning the contest, he knew he’d made the right choice in attending DC.

“I’d heard good things about the school, and it was also one of the closer schools to me, so it was a no-brainer,” said the Peterborough native, who is aiming for a career in the burgeoning field of sports analytics.

DC president Don Lovisa was on hand to greet the Hooton family and share his congratulations.

“It’s wonderful,” he said. “Most students need financial support, whether it’s through a raffle like this, or OSAP loans.”

There are a lot of options for DC students looking to finance their education, and the Financial Aid and Awards office can help.

And if you’re attending DC next year, it could be your turn to win!