The Sidney Prize is given annually to undergraduate writing that most closely meets Sid Cox’s high standards for originality and integrity, both personally and as set by his students. Any type of undergraduate writing may be submitted.
The Hillman Prizes honor Sidney Hillman, an immigrant who dedicated his life to building “a better America”. These awards recognize journalism that illuminates our most pressing challenges – from finding an equitable basis for peace to improving housing, medical care and employment for all to advocating civil liberties, democracy and combatting all forms of discrimination against any group or individual.
At the time of submission, applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at an undergraduate institution and all entries written during that period of study. Students can submit works across many genres such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama; entries should be approximately 30 pages double-spaced long (including title page and works cited page) to be read and judged by our panel of judges; winners will receive cash prizes, subscription to Overland magazine as well as having their work published within it.
As a way of remembering Sidney Cox and extending his impactful teaching to many Dartmouth students both inside and outside his classes, his friends have organized a committee in order to establish an annual prize that meets Sidney Cox’s high standards for originality and integrity. A good response has already been seen; letters will soon be sent out again to his original list and contributions from anyone not yet connected with him will also be welcome.
The Sydney Peace Prize, Australia’s international peace award, honors global leaders who advocate for justice and nonviolence through advocacy for peace. Previous laureates of this prize have included Desmond Tutu, Mary Robinson and Joseph Stiglitz; its proud supporter the City of Sydney assists Laureates on their missions around the globe to foster greater global equality.