Product of the Year:
Taylor GS Mini
Fishman Loudbox Mini
Fender Green Tuner
Dixon 100% 24-Ply Bubinga Snare
“Dixon Drums is ecstatic to hear our 100% 24-Ply Bubinga snare received a nomination for Product of the Year. Bubinga has increased in popularity over the past few years, and is the tonewood of choice to create many fine drums. Dixon decided to take it up a notch, thicken up the shell to 24 plies and give the drum monstrous and unmatched tone. We are honored to create first-rate products that drummers truly love and appreciate.”
—Jim Stanek, Percussion Product Manager, KMC Music
Sennheiser SKM 5200-II
Representative of the Year:
Paul Holdgate, Hoshino
Billy Bohanna, Musicorp
“It is definitely an honor to be nominated, especially with all of the talented salespeople we work with every day. I am fortunate enough to work for the best company in the industry, and I think I have the best account base in the country. Thank you to everyone who nominated me.” —Billy Bohanna
Mic Finnerty, KMC Music
“The honor and privilege of this nomination from such a prestigious publication is equaled only by the honor and privilege of working with some of the finest dealers in the country; supplying some of the best brands in the industry; and working with the best support staff in wholesale at KMC Music. It’s easy to do your best when you work with the best.” —Mic Finnerty
Bob Valyou, Fishman
Troy Richardson, The Revolution Group
“I am truly honored to be nominated for Sales Rep of the Year for a second time. It really says a lot about how much relationships matter in our industry and what a truly great bunch of people we all have the pleasure of working with. Going out on my own to start my own company, after the biggest economic downturn in our lifetimes, was indeed scary. I wouldn’t have been able to do it if I didn’t trust that the people here believed in me. Since then, I have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement I’ve received this year.” —Troy Richardson
Outstanding Community Service Award:
Musicorp
“We are humbled to be recognized in this category. The Musicorp employees have cultivated a company culture that centers on community service, and that is rewarding in itself. They have generously contributed to causes such as Project Cool Breeze, Special Olympics, the Charleston Animal Society, local school supply and food drives, Toys for Tots and the PLAY program, which rewarded local music students with free instruments.”
—Catherine Polk, Director of Marketing
Curt Mangan Strings
“We want to thank our amazing Curt Mangan string retailers. This nomination is heartfelt for all of us here at the Cortez, Colo., factory. Our goal is always to provide premium, boutique-quality strings at a production price and to be ‘independent-retailer friendly’ on every level.” —Curt Mangan
C.F. Martin
KMC
“The entire KMC Music family is honored to be recognized as a Music & Sound Award nominee for Outstanding Community Service. KMC strives to help local and national charities, along with causes that are important to our division communities, dealers and consumers. This is often accomplished by donating guitars, drums and other instruments to educate the musicians of tomorrow. We are proud to share the gift of music with Guitars In The Classroom, Nikki Sixx’s Running Wild in the Night and The Motivational Edge, among many other worthy organizations locally and nationally.”
—Nikki Nearing, marketing & com-munications manager, KMC Music
Taylor
Manufacturer of the Year:
Taylor Guitars
Hoshino
Fender
Yamaha
DR Handmade Strings
“After 21 years of making handmade strings, the nomination of DR for Manufacturer of the Year in the Music & Sound Awards is a testament to the faith and trust retailers have in us. It is an acknowledgement from our peers and customers that our efforts, research and superior customer service have been recognized in the industry. It is also a validation of DR’s efforts to make quality American products. DR’s quality and growth as a company is honored by this nomination. We are honored to be included in such esteemed company.” —Anthony Corona
Lifetime Achievement/Hall of Fame:
Bob Taylor
Dan Roberts, Musicorp
“I am deeply honored to have been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement/Hall of Fame award. We are all very fortunate to be a part of the music industry and I am very thankful for having had the opportunity to work with so many great people in my years with Musicorp. I greatly value the close relationships that all of us at Musicorp have built with our dealers, suppliers, coworkers and product endorsers, and I look forward to our continuing to strengthen those relationships in the future.”
—Dan Roberts, vice president Larry Fishman
Seymour Duncan
“I’m honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame nomination, especially on our 35th Anniversary. It’s really meaningful coming from all the dealers we’ve worked with for years. That’s why I feel this is really for everyone in our company….Dealers know how we’ve tried to be helpful and respectful toward the people who represent us, with fair terms, quality products and our 21-Day Real-World Guarantee. You’ve helped us help musicians. And for that, I thank you.” —Seymour Duncan
Ed Miller, KMC Music
“It is truly an honor to be nominated for the Music & Sound Lifetime Achievement/Hall of Fame. Sincere thanks to the staff of KMC Music, our dealers, vendors and music industry peers for considering me for this prestigious award.” —Ed Miller
Editor’s Note: Best New Manufacturer does not necessarily have to be a company founded in 2010. It could be a manufacturer new to MI in the United States in 2010 or one that burst onto the scene in 2010.
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