The Sidney Prize and the Edelstein Prize

The Sidney Award honors a scholarly book in the history of technology that is published within three years prior to the year of nomination. It is named in memory of Rutgers physics professor and Phi Beta Kappa member Sidney Brown (1840–1926), who served as the first president of the Society for the History of Science and Technology. The winner receives $3500 and a plaque. The Edelstein Prize was established in 1968 through the generosity of Sidney Edelstein, a noted expert on dyes and dye processes, founder of a successful specialty chemical manufacturing firm, and 1988 recipient of SHOT’s Leonardo da Vinci Award. The prize is awarded in honor of Edelstein’s commitment to excellence in scholarship in the history of technology and consists of an award of $3500 and a plaque.

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is an annual literary award administered by the American Jewish Library (AJL). Winners are published by AJL and receive an engraved silver seal to mark their book as a “Sydney Taylor Book Award” winner. In addition, the book is included in a special collection and a special display at the American Jewish Historical Society in New York City.

Winners are also listed on AJL’s Sydney Taylor Shmooze, a blog that covers book awards and other literary news. AJL is an independent nonprofit organization supported by individuals, foundations, and corporations that believe that great literature can change the world for the better. Its mission is to inspire and enrich the lives of readers of all ages by collecting, cataloging, and disseminating books of value for research, education, and enjoyment.

Sidney Price is a pre-made Sim that appears in the Copperdale world that shipped with The Sims 4: High School Years. He lives with his parents Janae and Marcel Price, his siblings Savannah Price and Jayden Price, and roommate Kevin Puri. He is shown to have both men and women as his Romance and Mess Around preferences, indicating that he is bisexual. Sidney is also friends with Noah Kane, whom he has a crush on.

The Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize is a literary award open to all writers, including those from marginalised communities and identities. It seeks outstanding stories of up to 3000 words, loosely themed around the notion of travel. The winning story will be published in Overland’s print magazine and online, with two runners-up to be published online. Writers can take out a subscription for the prize (for $62), which offers discounted entry to the competition, and includes four print issues of Overland and access to our daily online magazine. Subscribers are also eligible to receive special opportunities and giveaways. This year’s judging panel will include Patrick Lenton, Alice Bishop and Sara Saleh. Click here to learn more.