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Don Johnson Awards

  • NAMM’s Joe Lamond: ‘Advancing Music Education is the Right Thing to Do’

    Christian Wissmuller | AwardsDon Johnson AwardsJanuary 2020 | January 13, 2020In many ways he’s the face of the MI industry – and, ever-smiling, Joe Lamond’s is a face nearly all of us see at each NAMM Show and many other industry gatherings. At the helm of the National Association of Music Merchants as president and CEO since 2001, Lamond has overseen a period of unprecedented growth for the industry organization while also expanding efforts to advocate for music education for all on a national level (and beyond). Read More...
  • Jerry and Sammy Ash of Sam Ash Music Corp.:2019 Recipients of MMR’s Annual Don Johnson Industry Service Award

    Christian Wissmuller | Don Johnson AwardsJanuary 2019 | January 23, 2019Each year since 2009, Musical Merchandise Review has singled out an individual (or, occasionally, individuals) to receive the Don Johnson Industry Service Award – an honor created to celebrate and memorialize the life and legacy of our former editor. The award spotlights those within MI who are going the extra mile to not only succeed in business, but also to excel as people by working to better their communities and support the culture of music and music education. Read More...
  • Susan and Jonathan Lipp – A Partnership of Generosity

    Christian Wissmuller | Don Johnson Awards | January 26, 2017

    After spending most of 2016 barraged by polarizing politics and the sad news of music legend losses, you may find yourself hard-pressed to hear stories of inspiration. Look no further. MMR is ushering in 2017 by featuring the winners of The Don Johnson Industry Service Award (DJA), Susan and Jonathan Lipp, in a story of generous giving and all that is right with the MI world.

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  • Steve West – Fighting the Good Fight

    Christian Wissmuller | Don Johnson Awards | January 30, 2016

    We all know the saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and you’d be hard pressed to find a more applicable example than Steve West. His father, Pearl West, was a musician, owner of West Music, and a prime example of a music education advocate. Pearl passed that torch on to his son Steve, who passed that torch on to his own son, Ryan West, who now operates as senior vice president of West Music.

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  • Mary Luehrsen – An Advocate For All

    Christian Wissmuller | Don Johnson Awards | January 30, 2015

    One of today’s most passionate, effective advocates for music making and music education, Mary Luehrsen has directly impacted – for the better – the lives of so many who participate in, support, or simply appreciate the culture of music in contemporary American society. A former professional flutist, a veteran music teacher, and currently the executive director of the NAMM Foundation, hers has been a life shaped and defined by a love of the positive impact that music can have on individuals and communities.

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  • Don Johnson Award Winners

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  • John D’Addario Jr. and Jim D’Addario

    Christian Wissmuller | Don Johnson Awards | January 30, 2014

    2014 Don Johnson Music Industry Service Award Winners

    The copy on the Don Johnson Music Industry Service Award trophy reads, “In Recognition and Appreciation for Your Outstanding Advocacy and Support for Music Education at the Community and National Level.” As such, it’s no surprise whatsoever that this year’s honorees are the D’Addarios – Jim and John, Jr.

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