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MMR publisher Terry Lowe presents NAMM’s Mary Luehrsen with the Don Johnson Industry Service Award in Anaheim on Jan. 24 during the 2015 NAMM Show. Photo by MMR.

NAMM Foundation Executive Director Mary Luehrsen was honored with the Don Johnson Industry Service Award by Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) magazine on Jan. 24 during the NAMM Show for her tireless efforts on behalf of music education.

“This year, the selection committee for the Don Johnson Industry Service Award quickly and unanimously agreed upon their choice of recipient,” said Christian Wissmuller, executive editor of MMR, “Mary Luehrsen is the driving force behind so many effective initiatives that expand and strengthen music education and the culture of making music – it’s no exaggeration to say that everyone in the MI industry has been positively impacted by her tireless efforts.”

MMR presents the award annually to music industry professionals for outstanding and meaningful support of music education and advocacy at the community and national level.