A sidney prize is a way to recognise people who have made a difference to humanity. These prizes are a great way to reward these individuals for their hard work and to inspire others to do the same. There are a number of different ways that someone can win a sidney prize, including through art and science. It is important to understand the requirements of each award before applying for one.
Nazanin Boniadi, a leading Iranian human rights activist, has been awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize. The prize, which is awarded by the Sydney Peace Foundation, honours individuals or organisations who have contributed to “peace with justice” and non-violence. The prize will be formally presented to Boniadi later this year. The City of Sydney would like to congratulate her on this achievement.
Boniadi is the founder and president of the Freedom for Iran Group. She is an outspoken critic of the current regime in Iran and a long-time advocate for the rights of women and girls in the country. Her work is helping to turn outrage into action and has a ripple effect that is changing lives for the better in the region.
The prize was established in memory of Dartmouth College professor Sidney Cox and is a tribute to his commitment to encouraging students to realize their own creative potential. The committee consists of John Kelleher, author and Professor of Irish Culture at Harvard University; Jerry Tallmer, former editorial writer for The Nation; A. B. Guthrie, author of The Big Sky; and Samuel French Morse ’36, Professor of English at Trinity College.
In addition to the Sydney Prize, the Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize – hosted by Overland magazine and the Neilma Sydney Foundation – is open to writers worldwide. This year’s judges – Laura Elvery, Paige Clark and Michael Winkler – read over 400 entries before selecting the shortlist. They have now chosen the winner of this year’s prize, who will receive a cash prize of $5,000.
The Sidney Hook Memorial Award, named after a Phi Beta Kappa member who dedicated his life to the ideals of liberal education, honors a scholar who has achieved national distinction in scholarship, undergraduate teaching, and leadership in the cause of liberal education. The prize is awarded at the Society’s national conference. It is the most prestigious award that Phi Beta Kappa can bestow upon an individual.
