The VPA Executive Future Piper Award Pipes

In 2024, the VPA executive members instituted a new award at the Victorian Championships to further the vision of the association and to continue fostering players and ensure the future of piping  in Victoria.

Our members are diverse in every way and we are thankful for every player who is encouraged to continue improving and enjoying their piping. However, in line with the vision this award is presented to a committed, up and coming piper who has gained support and encouragement as a member and has shown dedication to their piping.

The VPA Executive Future Piper Award will encourage the recipient to not only improve their playing but develop a deep and enduring love for piping. This will also become a gift to all who hear great music from the awarded bagpipe.

We are extremely grateful to St Kilda Retail and RG Hardie who have sponsored this award. The vision held by St Kilda and RG Hardie align with the VPA executive’s focus on the future of piping. We know that young pipers are enabled by serviceable pipes through their schools or bands, but as younger players many can only dream of their own set of quality pipes.