Honorary Chairs and Leadership
The artistic and organizational leadership behind the Global Flute Excellence Awards.
Sir James Galway
HONORARY CHAIR | IRELAND-UK-SWITZERLAND
Lady Jeanne Galway
HONORARY CHAIR | USA-SWITZERLAND
Marco Gaudino
Chair of the Judging Panel | ITALY
Yulia Berry
Founder & Executive Director | RUSSIA-USAHonorary Patrons
Artists and visionaries whose lifelong dedication and creative impact continue to inspire flutists and elevate the global flute community.
Denis Verroust
HONORARY PATRON | FRANCE
András Adorján
HONORARY PATRON | HUNGARY-DENMARK-GERMANY
Lowell Liebermann
Honorary Patron | United States
Shigenori Kudo
Honorary Patron | Japan-France
Guoliang Han
HONORARY PATRON | CHINATogether, they continue to inspire generations of flutists — keeping the spirit of excellence alive in every note, every stage, and every corner of the world.
Guided by Excellence, Rooted in Integrity
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Artists and institutions connected by a shared commitment to excellence.
56 Judges · 22 Countries
International Artistic Leadership
Independent, Integrity-Driven Evaluation
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Connecting artists, institutions, and perspectives across borders.