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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19–23

eligible age

12–36

months of results

recipients to date

Celebrating promise. Fueling performance.

Inspired by a world-class champion.

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

1Exceptional potential and a clear upward trajectory
2Recent competitive results and training consistency
3A credible forward development plan
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

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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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Flora Duffy Award Application

Applications are submitted through your National Sport Governing Body. Enter your NSGB code to open the application.

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Flora Duffy Award Application

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Section 1 – Organization's details

Name of Organization *

Contact Name / Position *

Legal constitution of organization *

Phone Number *

Email *

1.3 Elected Officials

President's Name *

President's Phone *

President's Email *

Secretary's Name *

Secretary's Phone *

Secretary's Email *

1.4 Athlete Details

Your nominee must be Bermudian. Please provide a certified copy of a Bermudian passport.

Athlete First Name *

Athlete Last Name *

Age *

Date of Birth *

Place of Birth *

Gender *

Athlete Postal Address *

Parish *

Postal / Zip Code *

Athlete Telephone Contact *

Athlete Email *

Schools / College Attended *

Institution Name	From	To

Programme Details

Name / location / development details for the programme? *

Who will coach / assist with programme? *

Establishment of pathways for athlete / NSGB with programme? *

Aims and Objectives

What do you intend for your athlete to accomplish? *

What pathways do you have for the athlete upon completion of the FDA? *

Details of the athlete's accomplishments in the last three years in the respective sport *

Projection of how this award will impact the athlete's development over the next two years *

Purpose

Outline the immediate intended purpose of the award (include budget sheet and quotes) *

High Performance Budget Request

Fiscal Year *

Athlete / Coach Name *

Training Program *

Sport / Discipline *

Category	Description	Amount	Notes

Training / Coaching

Travel / Accommodations

Event / Equipment / Other

Total Flora Duffy Request

Attach quotes *

Section 2 – Sponsorship Details

Period for which grant is being requested *

Total amount requested *

Section 3 – Certification

On behalf of {{ orgName }}, we are requesting a Government Sponsorship (Flora Duffy) Award of {{ certAmount }}, in respect of expenditure to be incurred in the financial period {{ certPeriod }} for the categories specified in Section 1. We certify that to the best of our knowledge, the statements made by us in this application are true and that the information provided is accurate.

Name *

Position *

Signature (type your full name) *

Section 4 – Declaration

I, {{ declarationName }}, a member in good standing with the {{ orgName }}, agree with the submission of my name by that organization for consideration for an award under the National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme.

I understand that if awarded, the allocated funding is to be utilized only for the purposes indicated. Funding is awarded with the understanding that the diligence, competitiveness, high ethical and moral ideals, and other positive attributes that allowed for my success in achieving the award continue to be expected of me and displayed by me, such that I may serve as a worthy role model to my peers.

I also understand that the awarding authority reserves the right to withdraw the award should my performance and conduct become unsatisfactory.

Athlete Signature (type full name) *

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