The George Sherriff Memorial Invitational has been organized by Bob Worrall and many dedicated voulunteers since the beginning, and his passion for both good piping and teaching have come together in this amazing event, which is as much an educational experience for young pipers as it is a competition. "The Sherriff" gives top amateur players a taste of what it's like to play at a major professional event, and for many of the past competitors, this contest has been a springboard to the professional ranks. The event brings together top players from across North America and gives them an opportunity to compete for amazing prizes, and also to develop their network with other players, judges and spectators. This event gives you the chance to hear the very best amateur pipers deliver THE performances of their amateur careers.
Upcoming Event
2026 George Sherriff Memorial Invitational
The 30th Annual George Sherriff Memorial Invitational will be held on on November 21st at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Ontario.
The adjudicators for this year’s competition were Andrew Carlisie, Andrew Douglas and Jack Lee. Our Master of Ceremonies will be announced shortly.
The 6/8 March event began at 10 a.m. The Piobaireachd event at 12:30 p.m. after a lunch break. The final March, Strathspey & Reel event at 7:30 p.m.
The church doors opened at 9 a.m.
The results and presentation of awards to take place immediately following the March, Strathspey & Reel event in the evening.
Past Winners
OVERALL CHAMPION
PIOBAIREACHD WINNERS
1996 – Ryan Macdonald
1997 – Jason Briscoe
1998 – Decker Forrest
1999 – Bill Weir
2000 - Glenn Brown
2001 – hector Macquarie
2002 – Lyric Todkill
2003 – Matthew Mitchell
2004 – Justin Gonzalez
2005 – Alex Gandy
2006 – Micah Babinski
2007 – Ben Mcclamrock
2008 – Bobby Durning
2009 – Richard Gillies
2010 – Andrew Laird
2011 – joe Stewart
2012 – Callum harper
2013 – Aaron Stone
2014 – Liam Hilder
2015 – Austin Diepenhorst
2016 - Austin Diepenhorst
2017 - Alistair Bevan
2018 - Fileman Tan
2019 - colin Johnstone
2021 - mark McClennan
2022 - Callum Bevan
2023 - Cameron Bonar
2024 - Gillian Blaney
MARCH STRATHSPEY & REEL
1996 – Matt Macisaac
1997 – Jason Briscoe
1998 – David Duckett
1999 – Bill Weir
2000- Alison Dunsire
2001 – Hector Macquarie
2002 – Tristan Wilson
2003 – Matthew Mitchell
2004 – Alex Gandy
2005 – Alex Gandy
2006 – Micah Babinski
2007 – Alastair Lee
2008 – Johnny Bassett
2009 – Anthony Masterson
2010 – Glenn Walpole
2011 – Joe Stewart
2012 – Callum harper
2013 – Aaron stone
2014 – Kevin Mclean
2015 – Austin Diepenhorst
2016 - Austin Diepenhorst
2017 - Tori Killoran
2018 - Gavin Mackay
2019 - Alistair Bevan
2021 - Mark Mclennan
2022 - Callum Bevan
2023 - Henry Paluch
2024 - Gillian Blaney
1996 – Cam Crosbie
1997 – Joss fisher
1998 – Decker Forrest
1999 – Decker Forrest
2000 - Erin McCarthy
2001 – Hector Macquarie
2002 – Justin Gonzalez
2003 – Eric Ouellette
2004 – Justin Gonzalez
2005 – Colin Lee
2006 – Micah Babinski
2007 – Faye Henderson
2008 – Thomas Harrington
2009 – Richard Gillies
2010 – Andrew Laird
2011 – Alexander Schiele
2012 – Dylan Whittemore
2013 – Aaron Stone
2014 - Sean Regan
2015 - Kevin McLean
2016 - Austin Diepenhorst
2017 - Ben Montross
2018 - Liam Melville
2019 - Tyler destems
2021 - Caleb Thibodeau
2022 - Callum Bevan
2023 - Cameron Bonar
2024 - Gillian Blaney
6/8 MARCH WINNERS
1996 – Jason Briscoe
1997 – Jason Briscoe
1998 – Colin Armstrong
1999 – Andrew Douglas
2000 - Andrew Douglas
2001 – Lionel Tupman
2002 – Lionel Tupman
2003 – Justin Gonzalez
2004 – Justin Gonzalez
2005 – Kevin Dugas
2006 – Will Nichols
2007 – Ben Mcclamrock
2008 – Craig Sutherland
2009 – Richard gillies
2010 – Bobby Durning
2011 – Joe stewart
2012 – Callum harper
2013 – jack Williamson
2014 – Liam Hilder
2015 – Austin Diepenhorst
2016 - Austin Diepenhorst
2017 - Laureano Thomas-Sánchez
2018 - Fileman Tan
2019 - colin Johnstone
2021 - Mark Mclennan
2022 - Callum Bevan
2023 - Henry Paluch
2024 - Gillian Blaney
Our Sponsors & Partners
We are proud to partner with organizations and individuals that share our commitment to excellence in the piping community.
Andrea & Mark Jones
Andrew Hutton
Andy Knox
Anonymous, in memory of Bill Livingstone
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Pipe Band @ argylls.ca/pipe.html
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association @ acpba.org
Ben Bhraggie House @ benbhraggiehouse.com
Bill and Sheila Muzzy
Bob Worrall and Todd Weleschuk, in memory of Bill Livingstone
British Columbia Pipers @ bcpipers.org
Brown Bagpipe Supply @ pipelots.webs.com
Bruce Hitchings M.B.E (Highland Reeds) @ Highland Reeds
Charlie & Paula Glendining
David Naill Co. Ltd. @ naill-bagpipes.com
Diane Eller, in memory of Ken Eller
Donald MacPhee @ macpheereeds.com
Duncan Hollinger
Dundas Pipes and Drums @ dundaspipesanddrums.org
Durham Regional Police Pipe Band @ drps.ca/.../pipes-and-drums
Eastern United States Pipe Band Association @ euspba.org
Georgetown Highland Games @ georgetownhighlandgames.com
Glengarry Highland Games @ glengarryhighlandgames.com
Glenna Mackay-Johnstone and Alasdair Johnstone and family, in memory of Reay Mackay
Guelph Pipe Band @ guelphpipeband.com
Hamilton Police Pipe Band @ hppb.ca
Hutton Family
Isabella Sellar Voll
John and Brenda Johnston
John Walsh Bagpipes Ltd. @ johnwalshbagpipes.com
Lee and Sons Bagpipes @ leeandsonsbagpipes.com
Linda and Peter Aumonier
Lionel Tupman
Malachi Johannsen & Family
Matt Bellia (Step Sciences)
McCallum Bagpipes Ltd. @ mccallumbagpipes.com
Niagara-Hamilton Branch, PPBSO - @ ppbso.niagara-hamilton.org
Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band @ niagarapolice.ca
Ottawa Highlanders Pipe Band, in memory of Ken Eller @ OttawaHighlandersFacebook
Parent Body, PPBSO @ ppbso.org
Paris Port Dover Pipe Band @ Paris Port Dover Pipe Band
Peel Regional Police Pipe Bands @ facebook.com/prppipeband
Reelpipes reelpipes.com
R.G. Hardie and Co. Ltd. @ rghardiebagpipes.com
R.C.M.P. Pipeband, Ottawa @ R.C.M.P. Pipeband
Robert Boyle
Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers @ robroykingston.com
Roddy MacLeod M.B.E. @ roddymacleodpiobaireachd.com
Sarnia Legion Pipe Band @ Sarnia Legion Facebook Page
Scott's Highland Services Limited @ scottshighland.com
Streetsville Pipes and Drums @ Streetsville Pipes and Drums
Toronto Branch, PPBSO @ ppbsotoronto.org
Toronto Police Pipe Band @ facebook.com/torontopolicepipeband
78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band @ 78thfrasers.net
Tidewater Pipes and Drums @ Tidewater Pipes and Drums
Western United States Pipe Band Association @ wuspba.org
Will Bowen
William Burdette
William Walker
Windsor Police Pipe Band @ windsorpolicepipeband.com