Dulcimer
- Phyllis Gaskins-Bridgewater, VA
- Diane Parker- Galax, VA
- Tom Sturik- Galax, VA
- Anna Stockdale- Crozet, VA
- Tim Thornton- Shawsville, VA
Old Time Fiddle
- Mattias Thedens- Oslo, Norway
- Lucas Pasly- Sparta, NC
- Nancy Sluys- Westfield, NC
- Brian Grim- Independence, VA
- Cody Thompson- Dugspur, VA
Dobro
- N.R. Taylor- Wytheville, VA
- Austin Simmons- Pilot Mountain, NC
- Terry Keene- Barren Springs, VA
- Eric Handy- Christiansburg, VA
- Marvin Farmer- Hillsville, VA
Old Time Banjo
- Trish Fore- Galax, VA
- Jared Boyd- Galax, VA
- Sawyer Moxley- Independence, VA
- Allen Rutherford- Independence, VA
- Nicholas Wingo- Rural Retreat, VA
Mandolin
- Vincent Bullins- Lawsonville, NC
- Addison Levy- Radford, VA
- Emily Glover- Lynchburg, VA
- Rob Cuthrell- Bath, VA
Autoharp
- Penny Kilby- Mouth of Wilson, VA
- Vickie Boyd- Laurel Fork, VA
- Virgil Adams- Galax, VA
- JoAnn Redd- Galax, VA
Folk Song
- Karlie Keefer- Sparta, NC
- Tommy Nichols- Mt. Airy, NC
- Gin Burris- Hillsville, VA
- Ashlee Watkins- Floyd, VA
- Eddie Carter- Lawsonville, NC
Guitar
- Cody McGrady- Galax, VA
- Chad Harrison- Claudville, VA
- Wayne Dye- Cleveland, VA
- Steve Kilby- Mouth of Wilson, VA
- Michael Brown- Woodlawn, VA
Bluegrass Fiddle
- Darrius Flowers- Pilot Mountain, NC
- Michael Rich- Galax, VA
- Matt Hal- Maryville, TN
Bluegrass Banjo
- Ronny Harrison- Woodlawn, VA
- Victoria Glover- Lynchburg, VA
- Tim Lineberry- Hillsville, VA
- Ethan Handy- Christiansburg, VA
- Travis Branch- Woodlawn, VA
Dance 16 and Under
- Karlie Keefer- Sparta, NC
- Rebekah Glover- Lynchburg, VA
- Andrew Sayers- Wytheville, VA
- Emily Glover- Lynchburg, VA
- Chloe Grim- Independence, VA
Dance 17 and Over
- Vicki Boyd- Laurel Fork, VA
- Stephanie Sullivan- Fries, VA
- James Dunford- Max Meadows
- Stacy Boyd- Laurel Fork, VA
- Randall Cothran- Reidsville, NC
Bass Fiddle
- Tommy Nichols- Mt. Airy, NC
- Jesse Morris, Hayter’s Gap, VA
- Bill Sluys- Westfield, NC
- Stacy Boyd- Galax, VA
- Dale Morris- Elk Creek, VA
Bluegrass Band
- Harrison Ridge- Woodlawn, VA
- Mountain Highway- Lynchburg, VA
- Blue Holler Drive- Hillsville, VA
- Last Minute- Westfield, NC
- Blended Grass- Hillsville, VA
Old Time Band
- Southern Pride- Dugspur, VA
- Old Time Tradition- Galax, VA
- Virginia Carolina Wildcats- Galax, VA
- Surry County Buddies- Westfield, NC
- Bughunters- Independence, VA
Henry Whitter Award for
Best All-Around Performer:
Cody McGrady-Galax, VA
Youth Awards
Bluegrass Fiddle
- Chloe Haskins- Roanoke, VA
- Lee Richardson- Independence, VA
Mandolin
- Zack Wingate- Independence, VA
Old Time Banjo
- Karlie Keefer- Sparta, NC
- Logan Thompson- Glade Springs, VA
- Coleman Davis- Galax, VA
Bluegrass Banjo
- Luke Richardson- Independence, VA
Guitar
- Cash Edmonds- Galax, VA
- Blaze Adams- East Bend, NC
- Logan Harrison- Claudville, VA
- Caden Miller- Hillsville, VA
- Dawson Richardson- Independence, VA
Band
- 3 Strings- Independence, VA
Houston Caldwell Award
For Best All-Around Youth Performer:
Cash Edmonds- Galax, VA