Dr Herbert Scheibenreif, CIA Vice-President, long time Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions, Vice-President of the Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) Austrian Association, concert tour and masterclass organizer, frequent member of international juries and many other accordion activities, was honored with a Certificate of Recognition as a “Friend of the ATG” at the 78th Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival in Lisle, Chicago, USA.

The certificate was presented by Prof. Joan Sommers, Secretary of ATG on 27th July 2018.