Skip to content Skip to navigation

Past Competition Awards

Past VSA Competition Awards & Judges

For more than 50 years, the Violin Society of America has recognized outstanding achievement in lutherie through its prestigious competition program. The following individuals and awardees represent decades of craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication to the field.

Hors Concours Recognition

The Hors Concours distinction is a lifetime honor awarded to makers who have consistently demonstrated the highest level of excellence across three separate VSA Competitions. This is the Society’s highest recognition for sustained achievement.

  • Gregg Alf
  • Morgan Andersen
  • Emmanuel Begin
  • Victor Bernard
  • David Burgess
  • Edward Campbell
  • Emmanuel Carlier
  • Thomas Croen
  • Jose Dacunha
  • David Folland
  • Eric Fornier
  • Pierre-Yves Fuchs
  • Joseph Grubaugh
  • David Gusset
  • Amos Hargrave
  • Chang Heyern Jin
  • Reid Kowallis
  • Joseph Kun
  • Francis Kuttner
  • Yannic LeCanu
  • Rodney Mohr
  • Robert Morrow
  • Jeff Phillips
  • Roy Quade
  • Frank Ravatin
  • Ben Ruth
  • David Samuels
  • Kelvin Scott
  • William Scott
  • Sigrun Seifert
  • Paul Siefried
  • Randy Steenburgen
  • Gregor Walbrot
  • Matthew Wehling
  • Paul Wiessmeyer
A man plays a detailed violin, focused in a crowded, bright setting.

2024 - Indianapolis, IN

2022 - Anaheim, CA

2018 - Cleveland, OH

2016 - Cleveland, OH

2014 - Indianapolis, IN

2012 - Cleveland, OH

2010 - Cleveland, OH

2008 - Portland, OR

2006 - Baltimore, MD

2004 - Fort Mitchell, KY

2002 - Fort Mitchell, KY

2000 - Fort Mitchell, KY

Welcome Back
Retrieve Username | Reset Password