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On August 5, the Department of Sport and Recreation hosted the 2026 National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme (NJASP) Awards Ceremony, recognizing Bermuda's outstanding junior athletes and coaches while reaffirming the Government's commitment to developing the island's sporting talent.
Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, said, "The National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme is an investment in Bermuda's future. These awards recognize the hard work, dedication and potential of our young athletes and coaches, while providing meaningful support to help them pursue excellence. We are proud to invest in the next generation of Bermudian sporting talent."
The NJASP provides financial assistance to promising athletes and coaches to support training, competition and development opportunities. This year's recipients are:
Individual Athlete Awards
Asher Wheddon (Bermuda Football Rugby Union) – $2,620
Surii Russell (Bermuda National Athletics Association) – $3,270
Geraldine Sidders (Bermuda Sanshou Association) – $2,845
Z'Naz Jones (Bermuda Motocross Association) – $3,210
Miguel Power (Bermuda Sailing Association) – $2,324
Marcus Rodrigues (Bermuda Volleyball Association) – $4,268
Isaac Davis (Bermuda Hockey Federation) – $3,435
Coaching Awards
Bermuda Cricket Board (Andre Coley) – $3,000
Bermuda Golf Association (Henry Brunton) – $3,500
Gymnastics Federation of Bermuda (PAGU Coach) – $3,000
Bermuda Triathlon Association (Michael Harlow) – $4,513
Pickleball Association of Bermuda (Armondo Ferreira) – $3,000
Bermuda Football Association (John Moreira) – $3,140
Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (American Swimming Coaches Association) – $4,250
Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association (Billy Dunn) – $1,500
The 2026 Flora Duffy Award, valued at $10,000, was presented to Nirobi Smith-Mills of the Bermuda National Athletics Association.
The Department of Sport and Recreation congratulates all recipients and wishes them continued success as they pursue their sporting goals and represent Bermuda with pride.
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