Steinway Piano Gallery was presented with a “Top 100 Dealer Award” by NAMM – the National Association of Music Merchants. Judged by an anonymous group of peers, the Top 100 Dealer Awards spotlight the very best music retailers in the United States. Businesses were chosen based on a variety of criteria ranging from customer service, music education advocacy, and community involvement.

Greg and Grant Billings at the 2011 Summer NAMM Show

“We are proud to recognize these outstanding national retail music product stores for maintaining high standards in their businesses, and for encouraging more people in their communities to experience the joys and benefits of making music,” said NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond.

In addition to being the only piano dealer in Wisconsin to receive the designation, the Madison-based company was one of three nominees for the “Best Curb Appeal” award for effective exterior building design. “Our goal was to design a building that would be attractive and get people excited about making music,” Billings said. “It makes us very proud that our store would be considered for a national recognition.”

The “Top 100 Dealer Award” recipients were acknowledged at an award ceremony held on July 22, 2011 at the Summer NAMM trade show held in Nashville, Tennessee.