NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards Celebrate the Best in Music Products Retailing
Music instrument, product and pro sound dealers invited to enter Top 100, with awards ceremony at Summer NAMM in Nashville
NAMM invites music product retailers worldwide to be recognized for their various contributions to the industry at the sixth annual Top 100 Dealer Awards nominations open. The Awards, which applaud excellence and innovation in music products retailing will be presented Friday, June 24 during Summer NAMM in Nashville.
“Many members have told us that the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards have become one of the most important educational events of the year,” said Joe Lamond president and CEO of NAMM. “Every NAMM retailer is unique and we can all learn from each other as this event shines the spotlight on the best practices in retailing and raise the bar for the whole industry. It is also a celebration of the fun and creativity that each member brings to their community as we promote our vision of a world where music is an essential part of daily living for everyone.”
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 will be announced in April. Category winners and the Dealer of the Year are announced during the Top 100 Dealer Awards gala on June 24.
Music retailers interested in earning Top 100 recognition can submit their entry now through March 18. Categories include Best Store Turnaround, Best Customer Service, Best Store Design, Best Marketing and Sales Promotion, Best Online Engagement, SupportMusic Makes a Difference Award, and Best Emerging Dealer “Rookie Of The Year.” 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 June 23-25, joining thousands of buyers together for a chance to preview the latest music products, gain valuable training, and network with peers. Registration for Summer NAMM opens March 9. Booth space is available now.
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
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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.