A sidney prize is an award that honours people who have made a significant contribution to society. It may be in the form of helping communities or contributing to science or arts. The winner will also be given a substantial amount of money to further their endeavours. Having said that, there are many things that must be taken into consideration before a person can win a sidney prize.
The Sydney Prize was named after Dartmouth College professor Sidney Cox, who encouraged students to pursue their passions while still focusing on academics. Each year, the prize is given to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in their first two years of study. The prize is a way to recognise these efforts and inspire others to do the same.
In addition to the Sydney Prize, there are a number of other prizes that are awarded by various organisations. These include the Edelstein Prize, which is bestowed by SHOT to the author of an outstanding scholarly book in the history of technology. The Sydney Prize is also awarded by the New York Times columnist David Brooks, who gives one to an essay that has made a significant contribution to public life. Previous winners have included Amanda Hess, who won a Sydney Prize for her piece on online sexism, and Brooks and William Zinser, who won for their work on the hypersensitivity of students, which prevents them from adapting to real-life environments.
The Hillman Prize, meanwhile, is a monthly award that honours journalism in service of the common good. The foundation launched the program in 1950 and has since honored contributors to daily, periodical, and labor press, as well as authors and broadcasters. The foundation aims to illuminate the great issues of the day, from the search for a basis for lasting peace to the need for better housing, health care, and employment security, as well as the fight against poverty and discrimination.
This year, the Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize is seeking stories with a theme of travel or adventure. The winner will receive $5000 and the two runners-up will have their stories published by Overland. To enter, writers must subscribe to the magazine for a full year at a discounted rate and then submit their entry. The competition is open to residents of the United States who have reached the age of majority, which is eighteen (18) in most states. Employees, officers and directors of SFCU are not eligible to enter. Winners will be notified by email on 5/1/2024. To request the name and city/state of residence of a winner, please send a self-addressed business size envelope to: SFCU Cash Giveaway Winner List, 42 Union St., Sidney, NY 13838. Requests must be received by 5/1/2024. Winners will not be notified if their entry is not selected. SFCU is not responsible for entries that are lost or damaged in transit.