The Dame Flora Duffy Award

Empowering Bermuda's best athletes to compete on the world stage.

Established in honour of Bermuda's first Olympic gold medalist, the Flora Duffy Award supports the development of the island's most promising junior athletes, empowering young Bermudians committed to reaching the highest levels of achievement in sport.

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Olympic gold medal
19–23
eligible age
12–36
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Celebrating promise. Fueling performance.

Inspired by a world-class champion.

Dame Flora Duffy

Dame Flora Duffy is Bermuda's first Olympic gold medalist, claiming victory in the women's triathlon at the Tokyo 2020 Games and carrying the island onto the world stage as never before. A multiple-time World Triathlon Champion, her career is defined by relentless dedication, consistency, and a commitment to performance at the very highest level.

The award established in her name is dedicated to empowering young Bermudians who demonstrate that same exceptional potential, supporting their development as they pursue the highest levels of achievement in their sport.

It identifies athletes on a clear upward trajectory, with the talent, discipline, and forward plan to represent Bermuda with distinction in the years ahead.

Who can apply?

Bermudian athletes who meet the criteria.

Eligibility requirements

  • Hold a Bermudian passport or status document
  • Aged 19 to 23 years old at the time of application
  • In good standing with their National Sport Governing Body (NSGB), with the application submitted through an NSGB or recognized local sport organization
  • Demonstrate commitment, promise, and achievement through recent results (typically the last 12 to 36 months), training consistency, and a forward development plan
  • Not currently receiving elite athlete assistance

What the panel looks for

Considered together

  1. 1Exceptional potential and a clear upward trajectory
  2. 2Recent competitive results and training consistency
  3. 3A credible forward development plan
  4. 4Commitment to the highest levels of achievement
Program benefits

Funding that fuels performance.

Funding may support one athlete in any given sport, or a junior development program focused on future elite performance.

Note

Applicants not currently receiving elite athlete assistance are eligible to apply.

Coaching and tuition
Local or overseas coaching, plus specialist support
Equipment
Purchases essential for training and competition
Travel
Competition and training camp travel, including international
Recipients

Award recipients.

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Note

The recipient list grows as the award is presented each year.

Funding awarded

$10,000 awarded every year.

The Flora Duffy Award grants $10,000 per year toward coaching, equipment, and competition travel. Here is the total awarded each year since the program began.

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Ready to take the next step?

Download the award criteria, then submit your application through your National Sport Governing Body or recognized local sport organization.

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