The NAMM Foundation Announces President's Innovation Award Recipients Attending the 2013 NAMM Show
Awarded to College and Graduate Students Pursuing Degrees in Music and Music Business
A record 51 college students pursuing careers in the music products industry are making plans to attend the 2013 NAMM Show having received the NAMM Foundation's President's Innovation award. Cash grants of $600 are awarded to graduate and undergraduate students who have expressed commitment and aptitude for business leadership and innovation in the music products industry.
Students will convene in Anaheim, Calif. from Jan. 24-27 to explore careers in the music industry by learning firsthand from industry leaders in sessions designed just for students and with access to retailers and manufacturers from around the world attending the NAMM Show. The President's Innovation Award recipients also participate in the NAMM Generation Next program. The program offers daily educational sessions and volunteer opportunities with leading music product and pro-light and sound brands during the trade show. College music majors interested in registering for the “NAMM Generation Next” collegiate program can RSVP here.
2013 President's Innovation Award Recipients
Anderson University - Anderson, Ind.
Aaron J. Hoff
Chet Lukas
Chris Chavez
Clark Wright
David Naffie
Jessica Nichelle Rodriquez
Robert Krosley
Mikyla Houston
Molly Christina Croucher
Joshua Sadlon
Tiffany Brevard
Tyler James Frees
University of Colorado at Denver - Denver, Colo.
Ryan Hunter
Victor Sandoval
Drexel University - Philadelphia, Pa.
Victoria Powell
Elmhurst College - Elmhurst, Ind.
Eric Hayes
University of Evansville - Evansville, Ohio
Colleen Vonalt
Ferris State University - Big Rapids, Mich.
Amanda Krebs
April Neilsen
Jessica Jurczak
Jessica Noel Trindle
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg, Pa.
Jenna Behringer
Hofstra University - Hempstead, N.Y.
Maria Arangio
Indiana State University - Terre Haute, Ind.
Katelyn Reithel
Kiera Lynn Perry
Olivia Birkhold
André Brousseau
University of Massachusetts, Lowell - Lowell, Mass.
Eric Dupont
University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL.
David Joshua Krystal
Florida International University - Miami, Fla.
Chelsea Bruno
MiraCosta College - Oceanside, Calif.
Alicia Marquis
Mt. San Jacinto College - San Jacinto, Calif.
Angela Carrie Petersen
State University of New York, Potsdam - Potsdam, N.Y
Colin Baxter
Daniel Lamancuso
David Bojanowski
Hallie Hugues
AustIn Lamarche
Emma Fillman
Joseph Van Ullen
Sarah McCann
Rebecca Dolan
Thomas Killourhy
Michele Denise Riggi
Jonathan Giroux
Kevin Brady
Kyle Sherlock
Northeastern University - Boston, Mass.
Danielle Clougher
South Dakota State University - Brookings, S.D.
Jayme Stoufer
Red Deer College - Red Deer, Canada.
Ryan Yaskinski
William Paterson University - Wayne, N.J.
Carl Kranz
Evan Wasek
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
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The Lippin Group
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About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit trade association representing the $18.1 billion global music products industry, with a mission to strengthen the music industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Comprised of more than 9,000 member companies and individual professionals worldwide, NAMM supports an industry that employs more than 400,000 people globally. Through its programs, events and advocacy efforts, NAMM advances a shared vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive music products industry where every person has access to the joy of music-making. NAMM also operates The NAMM Foundation, investing in the future of music through the support of education, global grantmaking and featured programs that expand participation in music across all ages and stages of life. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., NAMM serves as a leading voice for the global music products industry through public policy, advocacy, education and other member services. For more information, visit NAMM.org, and learn more about NAMM’s Vision, Mission & Objectives at NAMM About Page.