The Sydney prize is a prestigious award given to people who have made a positive difference in the world. This may come in the form of entrepreneurship, education or public policy initiatives. There are countless individuals working hard to make an impact, and it is important that their efforts are acknowledged. It is also a great way to encourage others to join their efforts. Those looking for a sidney prize should be sure to read up on the rules and regulations associated with each category before applying.
The Hillman Foundation introduced its Hillman Prize program in 1950 to honor journalists, writers, and others who seek social justice and public policy for the common good. The program has honored contributors to daily and periodical newspapers, as well as authors and broadcasters. In addition, the foundation has awarded scholarships to young people who want to pursue careers in journalism or other fields related to science.
In an effort to perpetuate in some small way the generative influence that Sidney Cox exerted upon hundreds of Dartmouth students both in and out of class, a group of his friends have been soliciting funds with a view to establishing an annual prize for undergraduate writing which most closely adheres to those high standards of originality and integrity that he set both for himself and his students. While progress has been substantial, more is needed to establish the fund on a solidly permanent basis. Letters are being sent out to the original list of donors and contributions, either in small or large amounts, are welcomed. Checks should be sent to the Committee on the Study of History, 1 Occom Ridge, Hanover, NH 03540.
There are many different sidney prizes available for students, but it is crucial that you understand the rules and regulations of each before applying. This will help ensure that you meet all requirements and can receive the prize you deserve. Getting a sidney prize is a wonderful thing to do and can give you the confidence you need to pursue your dreams.
This year art history major Sophia Jactel won the Sidney Thomas Prize for her research on Josef Israels’s “The Smoker” and peasant culture. Her paper was based on a painting in the Syracuse University Art Galleries and helped contribute to the gallery’s upcoming exhibition, Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life. The prize is sponsored by Thornton O’Glove ’40. The Society for the History of Technology has also awarded a Sidney Edelstein Prize for a book published last year, Bill Rankin’s After the Map: Cartography, Navigation, and the Transformation of Territory in the Twentieth Century, published by the University of Chicago Press. The Society for the History of Technology also offers several postdoctoral fellowships. These are described on the SHOT website.