The Sidney Prize recognizes outstanding journalism that exposes social and economic injustice. Entries are assessed by a panel of judges from the University of Sydney and can be submitted by anyone; submissions will be evaluated based on impact, accuracy, presentation style and clear identification of subject. Submissions may take the form of print news stories; radio/TV news broadcasts; newspaper/magazine articles/column pieces or online pieces.
This prize, named in memory of Sydney Black, an esteemed engineering student at UHI who died tragically in a car accident, recognizes female students with outstanding academic accomplishment, personal characteristics and community contributions. It awards prizes each semester.
Winners of each month will be revealed on the first Wednesday. Nominations can be submitted on behalf of an individual or organisation by midnight of the last day in each previous month and winners will be notified via email.
In 2024, Mercer University’s Southern Studies Program recognized Elizabeth Spencer with their 2014 Sidney Lanier Prize for Southern Literature. Spencer is both a fiction writer and playwright, receiving this prize repeatedly due to her contributions in drama or fiction writing in Southern literature.
Since 1928, Mercer University’s Sidney Prize has had an extraordinary effect on its literary community. Intended to encourage students to follow their passions and work toward reaching their goals, it carries both monetary prize as well as prestige from being named in honor of one of Mercer’s most celebrated alumni.
MACON, Ga – Paul Masters from Sidney is celebrating after winning the $114 million Lotto Max jackpot on August 16. At first he couldn’t believe it when he realized he held the winning ticket from Shoppers Drug Mart on Beacon Avenue in Sidney. Since winning he plans on buying himself a synthesizer and spending more time with family.
The Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize seeks short fiction with moving, dynamic and original writing that explores travel-inspired themes of up to 3000 words in length, written by writers residing anywhere worldwide and at any stage in their writing careers. This competition is open to Australian writers as well as any others interested. The winning story will receive $5,0000 and be published in Overland magazine, while two runner-up stories will each receive $750 from our judging panel of Patrick Lenton, Alice Bishop and Sara Saleh. Their shortlist will be revealed on June 1. This year marks the fourth annual Malcolm Robertson Foundation Prize. Prior sponsors were Sidney Arts Trust and Create NSW of NSW Government. A team of independent literary professionals will judge this competition; non-monetary prizes may also be given out during its adjudication. Judging usually takes place during the second half of every year.
