This award honors a composer whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the flute’s repertoire and artistic development.

It recognizes creative innovation, masterful craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of the instrument’s expressive voice — whether through solo works, chamber music, concertos, or cross-genre creations.

Honorees in this category demonstrate an enduring commitment to excellence, expanding the boundaries of flute music and inspiring performers and audiences around the world.

2024 Honoree — Lowell Liebermann (USA)

In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the flute repertoire through the creation of Flute Concerto No. 2, premiered by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in March 2024 with principal flutist Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson under the baton of Susanna Mälkki.

This groundbreaking work showcases the flute’s lyrical and technical brilliance while blending modern sensibilities with timeless romanticism — inspiring flutists and audiences worldwide.