The Sydney Prize Foundation awards monetary prizes for journalism and public service. It recognizes journalists who aim to bring about social justice through public policy work. Established in 1946 and located in Washington D.C., its president Bruce Raynor formerly led Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America union which later merged into Unite Here which later evolved into Workers United; its left-leaning leadership includes prominent celebrities as well as union officials.
The Sidney Prize, named in memory of Dr. Sidney Louis Wagman ’51 and given out annually as a token of our respect and memory, recognizes exemplary students whose commitment to high ideals and perseverance despite hardship are examples to other students. It serves as a reminder of his ideals that his family and the University cherish. The recipient receives a cash prize as well as the possibility of publishing their work in Overland magazine; two runners-up also receive cash prizes.
For 2025’s competition, the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee selected six Younger Reader finalists and one runner-up in this category of awards. Each title is suitable for library use in libraries, classrooms and homes alike and available through publishers; their names can also be found listed and reviewed on AJL’s mock awards blog, The Sydney Taylor Shmooze.
The Hillman Prizes, established in 1950, honor journalists who pursue investigative reporting and deep storytelling “in service of the common good”. Additionally, The Foundation offers monthly Hillman prizes across North America as well as SEIU Awards for reporting on race/economic justice issues. Each year winners are celebrated during an awards gala held annually in New York City.
Sir Sidney Black was both an esteemed professor of physics and an active humanitarian who played various roles for the British government during his life. Beyond academic and professional achievements, Sir Sidney Black was also an avid traveler and champion for women’s rights – in his memory the PS500 annual Sir Sidney Black Scholarship is offered each year to female engineering studies students.
The 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize aims to recognize outstanding short fiction centered around travel. This contest is open to Australian and international writers of any level of writing experience; its winner will receive $5,00000 with their work published in Overland magazine; runners-up each receive $750 for their submissions which close on April 15th 2024 (more details about submission process can be found here). Submission period ends April 15th 2024 with more information available here.
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