The sidney prize, founded in 1854 from a gift by WC Wentworth, is awarded each year for an essay on a nominated question. It seeks to recognise outstanding work that sheds new light on a question of current interest and significance. The committee reserves the right to award a shared prize if two or more essays are judged of equal, high, and sufficient merit.
The Sidney Prize is given annually for the best essay in English prose on a nominated question. The essay must address the topic from a variety of perspectives, including economic, social, cultural, and philosophical, and provide an original contribution to knowledge. The essay should be published in a journal or other periodical and be of sufficient length to enable the author to present his/her argument clearly and succinctly.
Since its founding in 1950, the Hillman Foundation has sought to honor journalists who illuminate the great issues of our times—from the search for a basis for lasting peace, to the need for better housing, medical care, and employment security for all people, to the promotion of civil liberties and democracy, and the battle against discrimination based on race, nationality, and religion. The prize has honored contributors to the daily, weekly, and periodical press, as well as writers for radio, television, film, and the Internet.
In 2024 the Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize was launched to celebrate outstanding writing that encapsulates the spirit of travel. The Prize is open to all Australian residents and is worth a whopping $20,000 in cash plus a one-year subscription to Overland, valued at more than $62.
The prestigious prize was established in memory of the late Professor Sidney Black who was an engineering graduate of the University. The annual prize of PS500 will be presented to a graduating female engineering student who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, personal attributes and/or a contribution to society/student life.
Among the many outstanding accomplishments of Sidney Black was her renowned work on royalist ideas in late seventeenth century Scotland. Dr Clare Jackson, a former Sidney student and Junior Research Fellow, has won this year’s Sidney Prize for her book on the subject.
Sydney Film Festival (SFF) is Australia’s leading independent film festival. Handed out by independent juries, the festival’s illustrious awards have provided momentum for filmmakers’ careers for decades.
SFF’s prestigious awards have been designed to reflect the rich diversity of international cinema, while celebrating the remarkable talents of emerging and esteemed Australian filmmakers. The Event Cinemas Rising Talent Award for best short film is a key highlight, as are the GIO Audience Awards and the coveted Screen NSW Feature Narrative Prize. For more information on the prizes and to see the full list of finalists, click here. If you would like to support SFF’s efforts in fostering peace with justice through the medium of film, please consider making a donation. Thank you!