Brightwater Announces 2026 Silver Pen Writing Competition Winners

At Brightwater, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful intergenerational connections and supporting the academic dreams of Myrtle Beach high school seniors. We are thrilled to officially announce the winners of the 2026 Silver Pen Writing Competition, a flagship writing competition that celebrates both literary talent and community engagement.

Celebrating Academic Excellence in the Grand Strand

On April 15th, 2026, Brightwater hosted an awards dinner at our Myrtle Beach community to honor our two winners, along with their friends and families.

The Silver Pen Writing Competition was established in 2012 by Brightwater’s parent company, The Maxwell Group. The program bridges the communication gap between high school seniors and senior living community Members in South Carolina. This year, local participants submitted essays of at least 1,000 words on a topic carefully selected by a judging panel of Brightwater Members.

A Decade of Investing in Myrtle Beach Students

For over ten years, the Silver Pen program has remained committed to investing in the next generation. To date, The Maxwell Group has awarded over $500,000 in prize money to high school seniors across our communities. We are proud to continue this tradition of community support and academic excellence right here in the Grand Strand area.