From left, host Cody Alan and A&G Central Music's Robert Christie and Josh Zapor accept the "Music Music Makes a Difference" award at Summer NAMM in 2017.

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NAMM Announces Top 100 Dealers

NAMM has announced the list of MI retailers to be honored at the organization's Top 100 Dealer Awards at the Summer NAMM Show on Friday, June 29. Now in its eighth year and held during the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the annual awards honor retailers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their stores, neighborhoods and customers, and share in a vision of creating a more musical world through their local communities.

"While there are thousands of great NAMM member retail stores out there, a theme that emerges with this year's Top 100 is an unwavering commitment to helping people of all ages begin their musical journey and then keep them actively engaged in music making for the long haul," said Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO. "We look forward to an exciting evening in Nashville to honor and celebrate the Top 100 Dealers as well as pay tribute to all music retailers who sit in the heart of their communities, inspiring and creating more music makers through their efforts."

Each submission was evaluated for effectiveness in marketing, customer engagement and innovation in retail by a panel of independent judges. The panel also made a selection for several "Best of" category winners, including "Best Store Turnaround;" "Best Customer Service;" "Best Store Design;" "Best Marketing and Sales Promotion;" "Best Online Engagement;" "Best Emerging Dealer/Rookie of the Year;" the "Music Makes a Difference;" award and the "Dealer of the Year" award. By entering, retailers are automatically considered for the "Best Of" categories as well as for "Dealer of the Year."

The Top 100 honorees are:

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