The Sidney Prizes
The Hillman Foundation presents monthly Sidney Prizes to outstanding journalism that serves the common good. Whether through traditional or new media, these prize-winning stories shine a light on social justice and public policy for the benefit of all people.
A Chinese Jewish family celebrates not one, but two, new years in this warm and inviting story. Follow along as the family welcomes Rosh Hashanah in fall and Lunar New Year in early spring. With charming illustrations evoking paper cutting traditions, this gentle tale of family togetherness is perfect for sharing.
This award, named in memory of Professor Philip Sidney Ardern, seeks to encourage study in Old and Middle English literature, but does not limit itself to studies of those fields. The committee judges entries based on their excellence, originality, and interest to readers outside the field of literary studies.
AJL is proud to honor the work of outstanding writers through this competition named after Sydney Taylor, in whose memory this award was established. The competition is designed to recognize manuscripts of the highest quality that demonstrate an ability to write for children and young adults on subjects of universal appeal, while incorporating Jewish themes.
Each year the Bibliothèque nationale de France invites a distinguished scholar to present a lecture on the theme of a book of which they are especially proud, as well as the book itself. The lectures are recorded and made available to the general public.
Established by alumnus Sidney E. Iwanter (B.A. ’71, History), the prize honours his curiosity about the passing of knowledge from one generation to another. Iwanter was a student at the time of the Vietnam War and, as an act of his enduring concern for the legacy of scholarship, secretly recorded a series of history lectures by UW-Madison historian Harvey Goldberg. He later generously donated these “bootlegs” to the university.
Named in honour of the renowned art historian, this prize is awarded for an undergraduate essay on any subject relating to the history of art. The essay must be based on primary sources and show careful reading, thinking and writing. The winner will receive a cash prize and a certificate.
Presented annually, this prize is awarded to an advanced graduate student or recent PhD for the best unpublished article stemming from dissertation research that contributes significantly to its field and to the history of Christianity more broadly. The article will be published in Church History.
This prize, created through the generosity of the law firm of Roberts & Holland LLP, is presented to students who have written an outstanding undergraduate essay on any topic related to private international law or maritime law. It is intended to recognise the contributions of aspiring scholars and to promote high standards in the teaching of this important field. The winner will be given a cash prize of $3,500 and a commemorative plaque. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2024. Subscribers of Overland are eligible to compete as potential prize winners at a discounted rate.