There are countless individuals out there working hard to make a difference for humanity. Whether they are writers or activists, it is important to recognize their efforts and inspire others to join them in making the world a better place. Fortunately, there are several sidney prize awards that can be given to people who are making a significant impact on society. However, anyone interested in applying for a sidney prize should be aware that each award comes with its own set of rules and requirements.
The Neilma Sydney Prize was created in honor of Professor Sidney Cox and the generative influence he exerted on thousands of Dartmouth students both inside and outside his classes. It was designed to reward undergraduate writing that most closely adheres to his high standards of originality and integrity. This year, Sophia Jactel won the award in art history for her paper titled ‘Domesticity and Diversions: Josef Israels’ Smoker as a Symbol of Peasant Culture and Home in Nineteenth-Century Holland’
A number of other sidney prizes are also awarded to individuals who are making a positive difference for society through their work. These include the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering, which are given to individuals who have made a significant impact on local and global level across science and engineering. These prizes are an effective way to recognize the work of those who are making a significant impact and to encourage more people to join their cause.
In addition, the SS Sydney Prize was established to recognize journalists who are dedicated to pursuing investigative reporting and deep storytelling in service of the common good. This is an award that has been given since 1950, and its past winners have included Jane Mayer for her exposé of Dick Cheney’s involvement in the war in Iraq; Bill Moyers and Kathleen Hughes for their broadcast on ‘Buying the War’; and Spike Lee and Sam Pollard for their film on ‘When the Levees Broke’.
Other notable sidney prizes include the SS Hillman Prize, which has been given out each month since its inception in 1950. This award honors journalists who are committed to promoting the health of society through journalism, and has been awarded to such notable figures as Robert Boyers for his work on the history of slavery in the United States; Ta-Nehisi Coates for his essay on America’s history of black plunder; and Amanda Hess for her piece on online sexism.
The SS Sydney Prize was established in 2004 to honor the year’s best long-form essays in politics and culture. New York Times columnist David Brooks has been giving the prize-named after philosopher Sidney Hook-since its inception. In 2022, Yeena Kirkbright won the award for her essay ‘Camperdown Grief Junk’ published in Overland magazine. The judges wish to congratulate her and all the shortlisted authors for their impressive entries. You can find more information about the prize and its rules and regulations by visiting their website.