In an era of short attention spans and clickbait headlines, longform journalism and thought pieces remain effective at informing, provoking, and challenging readers. The Sidney Prize honors journalism that exposes social and economic injustice. Winners receive a $500 honorarium and a certificate designed by New Yorker cartoonist Edward Sorel; nominations are due the last day of each month.
The 2023 Sydney Prize was awarded to physicist and author Dr. Sidney Perkowitz for his enduring commitment to connect art, the media and literature to science. Throughout his career, he has promoted and encouraged the engagement of physics with society through multiple platforms, including books, articles, public lectures, and theatrical productions. He was recognized for his tireless efforts to bring a humanistic dimension to the field of physics and to promote its understanding among non-scientists.
Every year, the University of Sydney awards a range of literary prizes to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Some prizes are based on academic performance and others are based on the quality of writing and/or research undertaken. Scholarships are available to students from all fields of study, including those studying law, music and history. Some prizes are also available to staff members who demonstrate a high level of excellence in their work.
Sydney has a rich and fascinating history. There are many hidden treasures to discover – whether it’s Elizabethan brickwork, a haunting chapel, exquisite rococo halls or medieval cellars. Regardless of your interest, you are sure to find something to surprise and delight you.
Other Sydney prizes recognize achievements in different areas of endeavour, such as the Archibald Prize for portraiture, which began in 1921 and has honoured a diverse group of artists, writers, poets and scientists since then. The Sydney Peace Prize is another example, given to those who promote “peace with justice”, human rights and non-violence. This year, the prize was won by the Black Lives Matter movement, founded in the US in 2013 by Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi following the George Zimmerman verdict acquitting him of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin.
The Sidney Edelstein Prize is awarded annually in memory of the late Dr. Sidney Edelstein, an expert on dye history and founder of a specialty chemical manufacturing business. The prize honors his dedication to scholarship on the history of technology and is given for an outstanding scholarly book on the subject published during the previous year. The Joan Cahalin Robinson Prize is presented to graduate students for an outstanding article derived from dissertation research in the history of religion. The Abbot Payson Usher Fellowship in Aerospace History provides travel funding for students presenting their work at the SHOT annual meeting. The Event Cinemas Rising Talent Award rewards a trailblazing NSW-based creative working in short film with a cash prize of $7,000. Awarded by Screen NSW, the prize celebrates creativity and imagination. This is a great opportunity to get your work in front of a large audience. To be considered, you must submit your entry before 30 November 2017. To enter, visit the website and follow the instructions.
