The PPBSO Board of Directors confers lifetime achievement awards.

The PPBSO Board of Directors has conferred lifetime achievement awards on two long-time members in recognition of their dedication and contributions to piping and drumming in Ontario and beyond.

John Cairns

John Cairns has been piping since childhood and is recognized today as one of the world's top pipers and teachers. He has won countless awards at the highest levels of solo piping including the highly elusive double gold in 1999.

John has been involved in pipe bands for much of his life including the 78th Fraser Highlanders for many years and just recently retired as the pipe major of the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band after 16 years.

John continues to be a prolific teacher and is an accredited PPBSO 'A' listed judge.

Drew Duthart

Drew Duthart has been playing snare drum since age 9 and started playing in grade one bands at age 14.

Drew is an extremely accomplished solo drummer and has enjoyed all the top solo and drum corps prizes including the world's numerous times both as a corps member and leading drummer.

Drew has a long history of teaching and has mentored many of Ontario's accomplished snare drummers. He has been the leading drummer of the 78th Fraser Highlanders for 21 years.

Drew has been a member of the PPBSO for 37 years and is an accredited 'A' PPBSO drumming judge.

Both John and Drew will be officially honoured at the upcoming awards ceilidh where their lifetime achievement awards will be presented.