Trinidadian-born Dr Legena Henry, founder and CEO of Barbados-based Rum and Sargassum Incorporated, walked away with the top prize of US$5,000 at the 2026 Climate Smart Summit Investor Forum pitch competition held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Tuesday.

Henry was among six climate-focused entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean who were each given seven minutes to pitch their projects before a panel of five judges from regional and international financial institutions.

Dr Judlyn Telesford-Checkley, of GrenadaGrows, secured second place and a prize of US$2,500, while Jamaica’s Teka Smith of Cristeek Gold took third place and earned US$1,500.