A Sydney prize is a literary award that honors work that is based on the idea of travel. The prize is awarded by Overland magazine, and entries must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere for publication. The winner will receive a cash prize of $5000 and have their story published in the magazine. Two runners up will be published as well. The entry fee is $12 for subscribers and $20 for non-subscribers. Subscribers also receive discounted entry to other Overland prize competitions and exclusive opportunities, such as readings by past winners.

Awarded annually in memory of Sidney Louis Wagman ’51 for distinguished scholarship and loyalty to high ideals. Wagman was a chemistry professor, member of Phi Beta Kappa and chairman of the faculty at Princeton University. He was a strong advocate for liberal arts education and for the humanities in the curriculum. He was also active in community affairs and served on the board of many private and public philanthropic organizations.

The Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award is given to unpublished manuscripts of fiction with universal appeal in the field of Jewish content for children ages 8-13. The winning manuscript will be judged on the basis of its universal appeal, its literary quality and its revelations of positive aspects of Jewish life.

Established in memory of the late Sidney Hollander, a Baltimore businessman and social activist. The prize recognizes outstanding achievement in the pursuit of equal rights for African Americans, especially in the area of civil rights and social reform. It is a prestigious award and is usually presented in conjunction with the annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

The Hillman Foundation awards three Canadian Hillman prizes each year to journalists “who pursue investigative reporting and deep storytelling in service of the public interest.” The prize recognizes discernment of a significant news story, resourcefulness and courage in the pursuit of its reportage and skill in its presentation. The foundation was created in 1946 and is led by left-leaning former Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America president and founder of Unite Here and Workers United, SEIU Bruce Raynor.

The Edelstein Prize is awarded to an author of an outstanding scholarly book on the history of technology. It was established in 1968 through the generosity of the late Dr. Sidney Edelstein, a distinguished scholar on the history of dyes and dye processes, founder of the Dexter Chemical Company and 1988 recipient of SHOT’s Leonardo da Vinci award. The prize carries a monetary award of $3,500 and a commemorative seal. Previous recipients include Hilton Als writing for The New Yorker and Ed Yong writing for The Atlantic. SHOT has also honored the work of several authors whose books were first awarded the prize. Books that have won the prize prior to their publication can carry a commemorative seal to demonstrate their claim to having been selected as a Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award winner. Ordering information is available through the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award coordinator, Aileen Grossberg.