The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

 

“The NAMM Show has proven to be a catalyst in launching and advancing countless careers, and we are proud of the next generation of student leaders who have been recognized with the President’s Innovation Award,” shared Joe Lamond, NAMM President and CEO. “Their presence alongside our veterans at the upcoming show will create the energy to drive our industry forward and contribute to a more musical world.”

 

At The NAMM Show, the Innovation Award winners will have the opportunity to network with established industry professionals, check out the latest music products, and participate in The NAMM Foundation’s GenNext initiative: a professional development program for college students to help jump-start their careers. Held during each day of the show, and presented in conjunction with the College Music Society, NAMM’s GenNext is open to all college and university students and provides dedicated educational sessions to help the emerging professional advance in their career.

 

Along with the great peer-to-peer networking and development opportunities, recipients will have access to 1,800 exhibits and over 6,000 brands on display, a variety of professional development sessions, and networking opportunities with established industry personnel to further their careers.  

 

Congratulations to the 2017 President’s Innovation Award recipients:

 

Adam Hammer, SUNY Potsdam

Alexander Newton, University of Colorado Denver

Alexander Wieland, Minnesota State University of Mankato

Alexanna McKessy, Ferris State University

Alison   Evans, SUNY Potsdam

Andrew Dik, SUNY Potsdam

Bailey Holmes, SUNY Potsdam

Bianca Broniec, Ferris State University

Brent Spreter, SUNY Potsdam

Brian Seay, Middle Tennessee State University

Carla Hendershot, Ferris State University

Casey Aumaugher, Ferris State University

Connor Martin, Hofstra University

David Wilson, Berklee College of Music

Daniel  Amrhein, Ferris State University

Declan Lynch, SUNY Potsdam

Egan Roberts, Western Illinois University

Elijah Washington, Anderson University

Erik Huslander, University of Colorado Denver

Gordon Housman, Anderson University

Hannah Rowlett, Ferris State University

Isabella View, Ferris State University

Jack Crane, Anderson University

Jacob Checkoway, The University of the Arts

Jacob Katsiaficas, Tufts University

Jazmin Graham, Hofstra University

Jeremy Savo, University of the Arts

Jessica Everts, Bradley University

Jessica Marcks, Ferris State University

John Hylkema, SUNY Potsdam

Johnna Bernard, SUNY Potsdam

Joseph Isaacs, Anderson University

Joseph Randazzo, SUNY Potsdam

Julianna Pierdomenico, Hofstra University

Kate Stadel, Indiana State University

Krista Baker, Anderson University

Luca Esposito, SUNY Potsdam

Macy Fahl, Ferris State University

Maria Neathery, Anderson University

Matt Grebner, Bradley University

Megan Gauler, Valparaiso University

Megan Kaulfers, University of the Arts

Megan Balfour, Ferris State University

Melanie Grinberg, University of the Arts

Michael Hahn, SUNY Potsdam

Michael Sanbeg, SUNY Oneonta

Morgan Cluck, SUNY Potsdam

Natalie Lorenzo, Hofstra University

Nick Avery, SUNY Potsdam

Nicoletta Sarantidis, Hofstra University

Paul McKay, SUNY Potsdam

Rachel E. McLaughlin, Valparaiso University

Robert Lowman, Anderson University

Sara Difiore, SUNY Potsdam

Simon  Martinez, University of the Arts

Tucker Hill, University of the Arts

Tyler Schultz, Ferris State University

Wilson McBeath, Anderson University

Yukun Pei, University of Miami

Zachary Kidder, Ferris State University