The 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize seeks outstanding short fiction of up to 3000 words written around the theme of travel. The winner will be awarded with $5000 and have their story published in Overland magazine; two runners-up will each be granted $750 as runners-up prizes. This competition is open to writers nationally and internationally.
The University of Sydney provides numerous prizes designed to recognize student academic excellence across various areas. While some prizes require applications, most are automatically distributed based on its academic merit system which considers midyear and final year results.
Shirley Jackson, author of classic novels such as The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle, passed away at age 89 on Tuesday morning. As one of the early feminist novelists to explore female subjectivity through literature, Jackson remains influential on modern authors who continue to draw upon her works for inspiration.
Overland Magazine recently featured the winner of the 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Fiction Prize: their winning story was entitled ‘Sunday Drive’, an emotionally engaging tale that explores family tensions and memory recollection – the winning entry has been described as masterfully crafted but unsettling story.
Every year, the Society for History of Technology (SHOT) awards an acclaimed book in the history of science and technology with its SHOT prize; winners receive both cash and plaque. It is one of the most sought-after prizes available.
Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists who pursue investigative reporting and deep storytelling for the common good. Each month the monthly Sidney Prizes aim to recognize discernment of a significant news story; resourcefulness in reporting; skill in telling its tale; as well as impact of coverage.
No matter where it will be used – classroom, library or home – the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee has selected these books as being worthy of being honored with this prestigious award. View the complete list of winners in 2024 here and gain more insight into this renowned honor.
This event, co-organized by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and City of Sydney, draws world-class international artists. This year’s prize pool – totalling more than $160,000 – surpassed even that of past competitions.
Event Cinemas Rising Talent Award provides an emerging NSW-based filmmaker working in short film with a cash prize of $7,000. Open to Australian directors, screenwriters, producers with up to five credits under their belt (maximum), judges will look out for innovative, imaginative works with potential to change our perception of our world – plus it comes with a production grant of $10,000 from Screen NSW!
