2026 Bright Future Prize open for entries: BD$54,000 to empower aspiring changemakers aged 15–21 years old

Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT), the charitable arm of the global insurance distribution platform The Ardonagh Group, today launches its 2026 Bright Future Prize and encourages young people aged 15–21 from Bermuda and beyond with inspiring ideas to spearhead positive change.

Through this annual youth bursary prize already 45+ young people representing countries across the globe have been supported with over BD$249,000 to invest in their winning projects.

The Ardonagh Group is the parent company of Price Forbes Re and through its global network ACT is able to boost the charitable endeavours of colleagues to make a difference to communities around the world.

The 2026 Bright Future Prize will award funding across four categories:

Your Community: Projects addressing societal issues, education, health, or wellbeing within local communities.
Your Planet: Environment-focused initiatives that tackle climate change, promote sustainable living, or enhance green spaces.
Your Vision: Technology and entrepreneurship-driven ideas designed to foster positive change.
Your Passion: Projects that improve access to sports, arts, music and other cultural endeavours to promote inclusivity and accessibility.

The winners of each category will share the total BD$54,000 prize fund.

To apply, participants must complete an online application form on the ACT website.

Chris Bonard, President Price Forbes Re commented: “It’s inspiring to be part of an insurance group with a charitable mission. Not only does ACT support causes around the world, through Bright Future we have a unique opportunity to invest in the next generation – helping them to make a difference to the people, communities and wider world around them. As CEO, I’m incredibly proud of the contribution our colleagues make to our communities here in Bermuda and beyond. We know through our work that there are so many young people out there with bright ideas and we would love to see a winner from Bermuda in 2026. If you are aged 15-21 and have project idea ready to take to the next level, or you know someone who has, apply on the ACT website to be in with a chance of securing what could be dream-making funding.”

Ashley Hammond, Head of Charity and Community at The Ardonagh Group added: “Since the launch of Bright Future Prize in 2021, we have empowered over 45 young people worldwide. Reaching from Brazil to Australia, we have had the privilege of supporting these aspiring young leaders to launch projects ranging from sustainable technology solutions to mental health initiatives and youth festivals. It is both humbling and awe inspiring to see the impact that young people are making in their local communities.”

Applications are open from Monday 9 February to Sunday 1 March and can be submitted by young people – individually or as a group – based in any country where The Ardonagh Group operates, including Angola, Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Brussels, Chile, Cyprus, Dubai, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Malaysia, Malta, Mozambique, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and USA.

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ABOUT ACT

ACT is the independent registered charity through which The Ardonagh Group conducts its community-focused charitable activities, with a commitment to creating brighter futures. To date, together with colleagues, partners and friends, the Trust has raised £6 million and contributed to over 1,000 charitable causes globally, made possible by Ardonagh’s 12,000-strong network of employees across the world. For further information, visit ardonaghtrust.org or follow ACT on Instagram and Facebook: @ardonaghct

THE ARDONAGH GROUP
The Ardonagh Group is one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms and a top 20 global broker. Ardonagh is a collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands with a combined workforce of over 12,000 colleagues and a network spanning 200+ locations in more than 30 countries.

Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain globally. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs.