Sidney Cox had an enduring impact on Dartmouth students both inside and outside his classes, so to honor his memory a committee of his friends has raised funds for an annual prize named in his name that honors his memory and sets high standards of originality and integrity in undergraduate writing. It will be announced during an informal ceremony similar to those which Sidney held weekly with his pupils.
The Sydney Prize is an acclaimed award that recognizes those devoted to helping others and invigorating others to do the same. It recognizes those who are making significant contributions across many fields – from arts to sciences – while making application straightforward. There are certain requirements that must be fulfilled for consideration for this prestigious accolade.
One of Sydney’s premier awards, the Hillman Prize honors those involved with socially-conscious journalism. Established to remember Sidney Hillman’s vision of an improved America and progressive industrial democracy.
Overland Neilma Prize in Sydney honors short fiction that explores themes of travel. Open to writers throughout New South Wales, its winner will receive a cash prize of $7,000. Their story will also be published in Overland magazine.
There are also other noteworthy Sydney prizes you can apply for. One such award is the Event Cinemas Rising Talent Prize, recognizing an emerging NSW-based film creative. Winners will be recognized during an awards ceremony at Sydney Town Hall.
Other Sidney prizes include the MAK Halliday Postgraduate Research Prize, awarded each year to the graduate student presenting the most distinguished conference paper in Linguistics. This prize honors its namesake professor who founded Hanover College’s Department of Linguistics; its faculty and community member award it annually.
Patrise Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi of Black Lives Matter were awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize by Sydney Mayor Clover Moore in November in recognition of their work. Cullors was recognized for her dedication in turning outrage into action. Julian Burnside and Prof Noam Chomsky had previously received this prize; now this award stands as one of Sydney’s top 10 prizes given each year by Phi Beta Kappa Society’s list.