Established in 2004 in memory of Dr Pamplin (Junior Warden 2003) this prize is awarded to encourage excellence in research in organology (the science and history of the development and construction of all acoustic musical instruments and their use) and musicology as it links to acoustic music instrument technology. It consists of a cheque and certificate confirming the award.

 

Past Winners:

 

2005 - Helen Leaf - Edinburgh University

2006 - Eugenie Mitruolia - Edinburgh University

2007 - Melanie Piddocke - Edinburgh University

2008 - John Milnes - London Metropolitan University

2009 - Shem Mackay - London Metropolitan University

2011 - Lisa Norman - Edinburgh University

2013 - Rachael Durkin - Edinburgh University

2015 - Dr James Westbrook - Cambridge University

2017 - Lucy-Anne Taylor - Southampton University

2019 - Dr Mike Baldwin - London Metropolitan University

2021 - Esteban Marino Garza - Royal College of Music

2023 - Owen Woods - Northumbria University