Recognition
In 2019, Helena submitted seven books, including a synopsis of When the Past Awakens, to the Royal Victorian Historical Society (RVHS). Three of these works were entered into the RVHS Awards.
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For Maria and Helena, it was a deep honor to see a Cypriot migrant story gain recognition. Their memoir was shortlisted in 2020 for the RVHS Awards in the ‘Community Diversity’ category.
Accepting the Commendation Award with pride, Maria reflected, “We never wrote the book for an award.”
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In March 2024 Helena Kidd was invited to the Cyprus Diaspora Forum as part of the literature panel from the diaspora. At the awards ceremony Helena won the CYDIA literature award for her two publications and for her contribution to literature.
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The significance of the literature award for Helena - brings to light female Cypriot authors and writers. A minority in Australia.
Awards
2025
Finalist in the Eyelands International Book Awards
These awards are the only Greek Awards based in Greece, I'm in the self published category in their 8th awards. 33 countries world wide entered in 6 categories.
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Learn more about the awards The Eyelands Awards
2024
Cyprus Diaspora Awards
In March 2024 Helena Kidd was invited to the Cyprus Diaspora Forum as part of the literature panel from the diaspora. At the awards ceremony Helena won the CYDIA literature award for her two publications and for her contribution to literature.
The significance of the literature award for Helena brings to light female Cypriot authors and writers - a minority in Australia.
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Read the Greek Herald article
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View the Awards Presentation
2020
Commendation – Victorian Community History Awards
In 2019 Helena was given the opportunity to submit three copies of When the Past Awakens to The Royal Victorian Historical Society. For Maria and Helena it was an honour that a Cypriot migrant story has been recognised. Their memoir was shortlisted in 2020 for RVHS awards in the category ‘Community Diversity.’ They accepted the Commendation award with pride - Maria saying, “we never wrote the book for an award.”
Watch an interview with Helena and Maria discussing the book. "When the Past Awakens A moment with the Authors.".
Media
Award-winning author who delves into the world of our mothers’ torment. Meet Helena Kidd