This award honors visionaries who expand the boundaries of the flute through creativity, technology, and imagination.
It celebrates those who bring new ideas to life — transforming performance, composition, education, or instrument design — and inspiring the global flute community to see the instrument in new and unexpected ways.

Honorees in this category embody innovation and courage, merging artistry with exploration to redefine what is possible for the flute in the modern world.

2024 Honoree — Voice dell’Anima (Switzerland)

Voice dell’Anima, founded by flutist Sofia de Salis and composer-producer Kirill Bogomilov, has redefined the role of the flute in 2024 by creating a transformative genre that blends live flute improvisation with ethnic instruments, electronic soundscapes, and natural elements.

Their music inspires healing, emotion, and connection — enriching the global flute community through innovation, collaboration, and creativity.