The Sydney Prize, established in 1940 and administered annually on recommendation by the Head of Department of Social Work and Social Policy, is presented annually to the student who attains the highest aggregate marks during third year Bachelor of Social Work degree studies. Funded from remaining Board funds used from 1929-40 in training social workers before University took over, this scholarship has also received additional donations in memory of Eva Byrne who made significant contributions towards Commonwealth and NSW State Government policies on immigration, children’s welfare, Aboriginal rights and domestic violence issues.
The Lucy Firth Honors Thesis Prize at the University of Sydney is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who has written an original philosophical essay in some aspect of metaphysics or epistemology during the preceding year, which meets with department approval as best meeting standards appropriate to its level of study. This prize has been generously provided through an endowment from Dr H.M Moran – an established Macquarie Street businessman who was an enthusiastic supporter of Arts at Sydney.
Overland publishes annually the top three stories submitted for our 2023 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize, along with judges’ comments and rewards. Winners receive $500 and a bottle of wine; runners-up each receive $750; in addition, we print winning stories in our autumn issue and readers may request the names by sending a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope addressed to Winners List Request at Overland at 42 Union Street New York 13838.
In 2014, George Packer received the Hillman Foundation’s monthly Sidney Prize for his outstanding piece on Angela Merkel published in The New Yorker. This marked only the fifth time it had been granted since 1950 when socially responsible journalism was first honored with this prize.
Originating as the Sidney Hollander Award, this was presented by a Baltimore philanthropist as recognition of his efforts in fighting for equal rights for African-Americans. One of the first awards ever to honor individuals rather than institutions.
At its annual conference, the National Association of Scholars presents the Sidney Hook Memorial Award to an individual who has demonstrated dedication and zeal in protecting academic freedom and upholding research, teaching, and writing integrity. This prize honors Sidney Hook, an influential American philosopher who co-founded the National Organization of Scholars. This award serves as a recognition of his important legacy. For over fifty years, The National Association of Scholars has strived to uphold and extend Hook’s legacy. The Association honors distinguished scholars and those who have made outstanding contributions to academic life with awards and prizes that recognize them for their dedication. A number of these prizes are handed out every year to members who have shown extraordinary commitment towards furthering the Academy.