{"id":7819,"date":"2026-06-10T00:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7819"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:55:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:55:58","slug":"spirit-of-togetherness-award-2026-fully-funded-to-the-one-young-world-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7819","title":{"rendered":"Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026 (Fully-funded to the One Young World Summit)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-175486\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: July 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026. Building on the success of the WE Award 2025, Pernod Ricard is proud to partner once again with One Young World to launch the\u00a0Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This award recognises five outstanding young leaders who are creating opportunities for connection and belonging within their communities. Their work demonstrates that conviviality can be a powerful force for positive change, strengthening social cohesion, fostering inclusion, and enriching cultural life.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible candidates will be leading an initiative that aligns with one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitating moments of joyful and shared connection in their communities, culture or workplace.<\/li>\n<li>Creating inclusive social environments and ecosystems that create bridges and bring diverse groups of people together (e.g. intergenerational, multicultural, diverse abilities).<\/li>\n<li>Crafting everyday moments of cultural togetherness and conviviality centred around local traditions, heritage, food and drink, and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By spotlighting these changemakers, they aim to inspire a broader movement, one that places human connection, empathy, and shared experiences at the centre of progress. Because the future they want to build is not only more sustainable, but also more connected, inclusive, and convivial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Award recipients will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A \u20ac8,000 grant awarded to their initiative.<\/li>\n<li>Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.<\/li>\n<li>Hotel accommodation in Cape Town between 2 \u2013 6 November (inclusive) 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The cost of travel to and from Cape Town (flights in economy).<\/li>\n<li>Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/li>\n<li>Ground transportation during the Summit via public transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must be aged at least 18 and aged at least the minimum drinking age in their country of residence.<\/li>\n<li>Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for the award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eligible candidates must demonstrate the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Impact\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Measurable community engagement and impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusivity\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 A commitment to inclusivity, bringing diverse people together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Initiative should be scalable and replicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although not core requirements, special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All applications will be assessed by One Young World. Award recipients will be selected by a judging panel composed of One Young World Counsellors, Pernod Ricard representatives and One Young World senior leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.oneyoungworld.com\/scholarship\/form\/spirit-of-togetherness-award-202?_gl=1*11bv9w6*_ga*ODcxMzQ4OTUyLjE2NjYxMDMxMjc.*_ga_1SJ411VVFQ*czE3ODEwMDExOTAkbzQ5NSRnMSR0MTc4MTAwMTE5MCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneyoungworld.com\/scholarship\/spirit-togetherness-award-2026-presented-pernod-ricard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spirit of Togetherness Award<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: July 20, 2026 Applications are open for the Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026. 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