There are countless individuals worldwide working hard to make an impactful difference, and it is vital that their efforts are acknowledged. One way of doing this is with a sidney prize awarding them nationwide; these awards serve to recognize those making a positive change while simultaneously inspiring more people to join in their cause.
The Sydney Prize is an award that honors an individual who has made a significant contribution to Australia. This may come in the form of entrepreneurship, education or public policy initiatives. Anyone considering applying for this prize should check that they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting an application.
There are a range of Sydney Prizes that can be awarded, each one with its own set of criteria for who should receive it. One such prize is the Sydney Peace Prize, awarded to those working to promote peaceful solutions to conflicts and bring peace. In 2016, this prestigious honor went to Nazanin Boniadi of Iran who is fighting for freedom within her home nation.
The Hillman Prize, created by Sir Sydney Prize, recognizes journalists and writers pursuing social justice and public policy for the common good. A winner is selected each month based on an article that appeared in an American newspaper, magazine or news website; since its inaugural awarding in 2009 it has gone to many writers over time.
As well as the Sydney Prize, other awards can also be presented to individuals for doing good works for humanity, such as business awards or scientific honors. An example is the Clay Sydney Ceramic prize awarded annually for individuals who have made an impactful difference to our world.
The Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize provides young writers an exciting way to explore writing. Open to students of all ages, this prize provides students an opportunity to write about something important to them. Sponsored by Overland magazine and the Neilma Sidney Foundation, it is an exceptional chance for young authors to showcase their work while being recognized by professional publishers. Competition can be fierce – applications must be in by the last day of every month before winners will be announced the following Wednesday.