The Ottawa Folklore Centre Amateur Knock-out Bagpipe Trophy

has been awarded annually since 1984. The award was created to promote excellence in younger pipers. It is presented by the Ottawa Branch of the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario. Five of the recipients have been teachers at the Folklore Centre. There's never enough pipes.

Winner of the Ottawa Folklore Centre Trophy for 2008 Piping "A" Division Jonathan Verrett