2016 NAMM Top 100 Dealers

Winners were announced on Friday night for the annual “NAMM Top 100 Dealers.” Contemporary Music Center (Chantilly, Virginia) – owned by longtime, valued MMR contributor Menzie Pittman – got top nods in three categories, including the evening’s highest honor: Dealer of the Year.  Congrats Menzie!

Dealer of the Year:                                       
Contemporary Music Center (Chantilly, VA)

Best Customer Service:                                  
Amro Music (Memphis, TN)

Best Emerging Dealer:                                   
The Upper Bout (Champaign, IL)

Music Makes a Difference:                            
Contemporary Music Center

Best Marketing & Sales Promotion:             
Contemporary Music Center

Best Online Engagement:                             
Port Mac Guitars (Port Macquire, Australia)

Best Store Design:                                          
Steelwood Guitar Shop & Club (Mexico City, Mexico)

Best Store Turnaround:                                               
Music Land (Baltimore, Maryland)

“As unique as the customers and locations they serve, the Top 100 honorees all have a bit in common:  a commitment to excellence in music product retailing, customer service, and in acting as music champions within their communities,” shared Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO. “We applaud their efforts, and those of all NAMM retail members that are creating positive and memorable shopping experiences which, in turn, help to foster the next generation of music makers.”

Photo: Menzie Pittman receives the Dealer of the Year Award from NAMM chair, Mark Goff