NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards Applaud Music Products Retailing Excellence

NAMM invites music product retailers worldwide to stand up and take a bow as the fifth annual Top 100 Dealer Awards nominations open. Retailers can now enter in seven “Best of” categories, for Dealer of the Year and to be named one of the world’s Top 100 Dealers. The Awards, which applaud excellence and innovation in music products retailing will be presented Friday, July 10 during Summer NAMM in Nashville.

“Every morning when they open for business and 24 hours a day with their online and social media presence, NAMM retail members are creating amazing stories with their customers. Through beautiful store fronts, amazing inventory selections, events, education and trained staff, they separate themselves from their competition and provide real value to their communities,” said Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO. “And by entering their stores into the Top 100 they can share that pride with their peers helping all dealers to improve, building a stronger industry for all.”

Dealers are evaluated for their innovative approaches to retail and for employing effective strategies in marketing and customer engagement. An independent panel of judges carefully reviews entries to determine winners in each category and to select the Dealer of the Year. Top 100 Dealers are announced in early May. Category winners and the Dealer of the Year are announced during the Top 100 Dealer Awards gala on July 10. 

Music retailers interested in earning Top 100 recognition can submit their entry now through April 17. This year’s categories include Best Store Design, Best Marketing and Sales Promotion, Best Online Engagement, Music Makes a Difference Award, and Best Emerging Dealer along with new categories Best Store Turnaround and Best Customer Service. By entering in any number of categories, Retailers are automatically entered for consideration as a Top 100 Dealer and Dealer of the Year.

Summer NAMM returns to Nashville’s Music City Center July 9-11, bringing together thousands of buyers for a chance to preview the latest music products, gain valuable training, and network with peers. Registration for Summer NAMM  opens March 25. Booth space is available now.

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About NAMM

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $16.9 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,200 member companies located in 102 countries. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music, and advance active participation in music making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org, call 800.767.NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.