Global Flute Excellence Awards
Alan Weiss
Primary Professional Role: Flutist
Judicial Role: Global Flute Excellence Awards Judge
Judging Cycle: 2024, 2025
Institution / Organization: VintageFluteShop.com
Enrico Sartori
Primary Professional Role: Conductor
Judicial Role: Global Flute Excellence Awards Judge
Judging Cycle: 2024, 2025
Institution / Organization: Conservatory of Music of Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China
Claudio Barile
Primary Professional Role: Flutist
Judicial Role: Global Flute Excellence Awards Judge
Judging Cycle: 2024, 2025
Institution / Organization: Soloist with the Teatro Colón Orchestra
Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson
: Germany
: Performer of the year 2024 at Global Flute Excellence Awards
Principal instrument: C Flute (Concert Flute)
Sir James Galway
: Switzerland
: Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2001 for services to music. Recipient of the Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous honorary doctorates. Life Achievement Award 2024 at the Global Flute Excellence Awards
Principal instrument: C Flute (Concert Flute)
Sir James Galway
Award Title / Category: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Honoring a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to the global flute community.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Lady Jeanne Galway
: Switzerland
: 2008 Spirit of Ireland Award Irish America magazine Joint recognition with Sir James Galway for their ambassadorial contributions
Principal instrument: C Flute (Concert Flute)
Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson
Award Title / Category: PERFORMER OF THE YEAR – Recognizing outstanding artistry and achievement in flute performance.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Kathy Blocki
Award Title / Category: TEACHER OF THE YEAR – Honoring exceptional dedication and impact in flute education and pedagogy.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Lowell Liebermann
Award Title / Category: COMPOSER OF THE YEAR – Recognizing a composer whose works have expanded and enriched the flute repertoire.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Emanuel Flutes
Award Title / Category: FLUTEMAKER OF THE YEAR – For excellence and innovation in the craft of flute making.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Voice dell’Anima
Award Title / Category: INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR – For groundbreaking contributions in flute performance, pedagogy, or technology.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Post Tenebras Flûtes
Award Title / Category: ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR – Awarded to a flute ensemble or chamber group for excellence and creativity.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Francesco Belfiore
Award Title / Category: FLUTE ADVOCATE AWARD – Celebrating extraordinary efforts in promoting and advancing the flute worldwide.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Anton Kushnir
Award Title / Category: INSPIRATIONAL STORY AWARD – Honoring stories of resilience, inspiration, and impact within the flute world.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Valerie Teresa Walter
Award Title / Category: EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Celebrating rising flutists showing remarkable promise and talent.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Nikka Gershman
Award Title / Category: EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Celebrating rising flutists showing remarkable promise and talent.
Year Awarded:: 2024
Yulia Berry, DMA
: United States
: Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who 2024
Principal instrument: C Flute (Concert Flute)