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A staple of the Kelowna music scene has received international recognition.
Wentworth Music, located at 1634 Harvey Ave., has been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants.
The award honours retailers who demonstrate exceptional committment to their stores, neighbourhoods and customers, as well as share in a vision to create a more musical world.
“We’re just buzzing,” said Noel Wentworth, vice president of education for Wentworth Music. “Such a huge honour to be amongst the top stores and schools from around the globe.”
The award will be presented at the industry’s annual mid-year gathering, Summer NAMM, on Friday June 30 in Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition to the Top 100 honour, Wentworth is in the running to receive a best of award in one of seven categories.
Those categories include Customer Service, Emerging Dealer/Rookie of the Year, Store Design, Marketing and Sales Promotion, Online Engagement, Store Turnaround or the Music Makes a Difference award.
The coveted Dealer of the Year award will go to one of the recipients in the aforementioned categories.
You can learn more about Wentworth Music by visiting them in person or checking out their website.
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