What is a Sydney Prize?
A sidney prize is an award given to people who make a positive impact on humanity. They can be scientists, writers or activists and it’s important to recognize their efforts so they can continue working hard and inspiring others to do the same. There are many different types of sidney prizes and they can be decided on a local or national basis.
The Sydney Peace Prize is awarded to those who strive for world peace and promote the advancement of human rights. This year, the winner of the 2023 Sydney Peace Prize is Iranian-born actress Nazanin Boniadi for her work in advancing women’s rights in Iran. The prize will be formally presented to her later this year at a ceremony in Sydney town hall.
There are a number of different sidney prizes that people can win, from scholarships to honouring specific fields. For example, there is a scholarship that’s aimed at encouraging female engineers. This is something that’s really needed in the industry as there aren’t enough women working as engineers currently. This scholarship can help encourage more women to pursue careers in engineering, which will ultimately benefit all of us.
Another one of the sidney prizes is the SS Sydney Prize, which is a monthly journalism award. It honors journalist and authors who seek social justice and public policy for the common good through their writing. This prize is named after a Phi Beta Kappa member who was dedicated to liberal education principles. The award is presented at each of the society’s triennial council meetings.
The SS Sydney Prize has been awarded to a variety of people since its founding in 2004. Past winners include New York Times columnist David Brooks for his article on online sexism and author Amanda Hess for her piece on student hypersensitivity that prevents them from learning how to deal with real-world problems. The SS Sydney Prize has also been awarded to journalists who have worked in the field of health and human rights.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been awarded the 2021 Sydney Peace Prize, four years after it was written. The judging panel said the document was a powerful and historic offering of peace that has been crucial to “healing within our nation”. The Uluru Statement recommends a constitutionally recognised indigenous voice in parliament and a Makarrata process for truth-telling and treaty-making. The government has not yet acted on the recommendations. The prize was presented by the City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore. The winner will receive a $20,000 prize, and a commemorative medallion. It will be presented at the Sydney Town Hall in May this year. The prize was established in memory of the late Australian pacifist, activist and poet Sir Ninian Stephen. It is supported by the Sydney Peace Foundation and the City of Sydney. The award is a joint initiative of the City of Sydney and the NSW State Library.