November, 1998 - Ole Kanestrom receives a Certificate of Merit at the Violin Society of America bow competition for a violin bow.

November, 2000 - Ole Kanestrom receives two Gold Medals at the Violin Society of America bow competition, for viola and cello bows, and a another Certificate of Merit for a violin bow.

November, 2002 - Ole Kanestrom receives two more Gold Medals at the Violin Society of America bow competition, for viola and cello bows, and a third Certificate of Merit for a violin bow.