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Awards & Accolades
Abt has been at the forefront of retailing excellence for more than
87 years. The company is proud to have received an abundance of awards and accolades from some of the most respected manufacturers in the world, as well as business organizations, publications, and others.
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February 09, 2021 | Consumer ReportsPrice: No small-appliance retailer gets our top rating, but nine receive favorable marks: Abt, Exchange, Costco, QVC.com, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Sam’s Club, JCPenney, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. -
October 23, 2020 | Consumer ReportsIn CR's exclusive member survey, Costco is a standout for price and Abt is overall top performer
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Dec 10th, 2020 | Better Business BureauThe Torch Awards for Ethics is the most prestigious honor BBB can present to a business. Being a recipient indicates the business not only believes in the high standards of honesty, integrity and transparency promoted by BBB, but also consistently acts on them and continuously integrates them into its daily practices... -
December 3, 2019 | Consumer ReportsAbt, for example, has only one big walk-in warehouse, in suburban Chicago, but it ships across the country. It heads our ratings of major-appliance retailers for the 10th year in a row.
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November 25, 2019 | Consumer ReportsYet those top-of-mind stores aren’t the retailers our members like best. That honor goes to Abt, the Chicago-area retailer that is CR’s top major-appliance retailer for the 10th year in a row. Abt, which has one sprawling store in Glenview, Ill., but ships nationwide, earns top marks for almost every factor we measure—selection, service, in-store atmosphere, website usability, and home delivery. For price, it was rated above average.
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November 8, 2019 | Chicago TribuneFor the past decade, Energage has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership... -
2019 | NewsweekWith tens of thousands of sites to choose from, consumers have gotten picky. Most expect free shipping. They like personalized recommendations but want to feel confident that their privacy is protected and their account is secure. They're accustomed to VIP discounts and loyalty rewards. And shoppers differ in their demands...
...Where should customers go for the best products, prices and service? Working with Statista, Newsweek compiled a list of the Best Online Shops. We ranked the top 1,000 shops across eight industries and 39 categories. -
2019 | Control4Dealers are recognized in Circle of Excellence and Top Volume categories by region, and this year Abt was named Dealer of the Year for the second year in a row. DISAC was awarded the Distributor of the Year title. -
June 21, 2019 | Mobile Industry AwardsAbt's Mobile Installer Joe Giallombardo was named one of the Top 50 Installers in the country! From everyone at Abt, we want to congratulate Joe Giallombardo on his achievement. The 50 installation technicians exemplify the characteristics of professionalism, service and expertise. -
November 21, 2018 | Consumer ReportsBest Places to Buy Large AppliancesAbt, which has one sprawling store in Glenview, Ill., but ships nationwide, is the top major-appliance retailer for the ninth year in a row. It earns top marks for every factor we measure—price, selection, service, in-store atmosphere, website usability, and shipping/delivery.
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November 21, 2018 | Consumer ReportsOnly Abt, an appliance and electronics megastore store in suburban Chicago, rates higher than Amazon with small-appliance shoppers, though both are considered top-notch overall.
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2018 | Control4Control4, leader in residential and commercial automation systems, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Dealer Awards. The annual Control4 Dealer Awards recognize those with intense passion and dedication for the custom installation channel...
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June 2018 | Twice Magazine2017 was another dynamite year for the white-goods business, but you wouldn’t know it looking at the TWICE Top 50 Major Appliance Retailers Report... -
November 2017 | Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of BusinessFrom job creation to long-term, sustainable economic value—family businesses contribute to the success and vitality of our economy and communities. On behalf of our generous sponsor organizations and Loyola University Chicago, we wish to congratulate this year’s winning businesses and the families who lead them...
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November 10, 2017 | Chicago TribuneFor the past eight years, Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics, has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership. This year, Abt ranked 3rd overall... -
Dec 1st, 2016 | Better Business BureauTorch Award winners demonstrate the highest ethical standards of trust and behavior toward customers, business partners, shareholders, employees, and the communities in which they do business... -
November 11, 2016 | Chicago TribuneAbt Electronics, Assurance Agency and Medpro Health Providers have taken the top spots for large, midsize and small Chicagoland workplaces, respectively, according to rankings released by WorkplaceDynamics on behalf of the Chicago Tribune...
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April 27, 2016 | Better Business BureauBBB President & CEO of Steve Bernas Congratulates Abt Electronics on its 80th Anniversary.
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April 15, 2016 | Office Of The Attorney GeneralIllinois Office of the Attorney General Lisa Madigan Congratulates Abt Electronics on its 80th Anniversary.
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April 15, 2016 | Office Of The Secretary of StateIllinois Secretary of State Jesse White Congratulates Abt Electronics on its 80th Anniversary.
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April 5, 2016 | Office Of The MayorCity of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Congratulates Abt Electronics on its 80th Anniversary.
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February 19, 2016 | Office Of The GovernorIllinois State Governor Bruce Rauner Congratulates Abt Electronics on its 80th Anniversary.
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2015 | Chicago TribuneOn behalf of the Chicago Tribune, WorkplaceDynamics conducted an engagement survey of Chicago-area employers with at least 100 employees. To find possible survey participants, the Tribune used print and online advertising to seek nominations from workers, bosses and others. -
2015 | ConsumerReports2015 Consumer Reports #1 Appliance DealerSuperb selection is among the pluses that again landed Chicago area-based Abt and its 100,000-square-foot showroom on our large-appliance winners’ list. -
2015 | BBBA BBB Accredited Business since 07/01/1976. Abt Electronics & Appliances meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. -
2014 | BSH Home Appliances Corp.2014 Service Partner of the YearBSH Customer Service was honored and pleased to award Abt, Service Partner of the Year, for their outstanding dedication to offering exceptional levels of service for the midwest region and North America (including USA, Canada and Mexico).
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2014 | Chicago TribuneOn behalf of the Tribune, WorkplaceDynamics of Exton, Pa., a workplace survey and improvement specialist, conducted an engagement survey of Chicago-area employers with at least 100 employees...
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2014 | BizrateBizrate - 2014 Circle of ExcellenceRetailers earning the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award received customer rating scores that are significantly higher than the Network average across all seven key satisfaction indicators. -
2014 | DealerscopeRobert J. "Bob" Abt CEO Abt Electronics Bob Abt is the son of David and Jewel Abt, the founders in 1936 of Abt.... -
2014 | Control4Control4, leader in residential and commercial automation systems, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2014 Dealer Awards. The annual Control4 Dealer Awards recognize those with intense passion and dedication for the custom installation channel...
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2014 | ConsumerReports2014 Consumer Reports #1 Appliance DealerSavvy shoppers rated Chicago-area Abt Electronics best overall for large appliances for the fourth year, and for good reason.....
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2013 | Chicago TribuneEmployees-first culture outranks pay and benefits ...
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2013 | BizrateBizrate - 2013 Platinum Circle of ExcellenceRetailers earning the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Platinum Award received customer rating scores that are significantly higher than the Network average plus all scores are 9.0 or above (on a 10.0 scale) across all seven key satisfaction indicators.
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2013 | Control4Control4, a market leader in home automation systems, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2013 Dealer Awards. Now in its fifth year, the annual Control4® Dealer Awards recognize those who have excelled with superior business practices, service and technical support...
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2013 | Mobile ElectronicsFrom the Editor: Presenting Your Top 12 for 2013Finally, I'm pleased to present your Top 12 Retailers and Installers for 2013! The votes have been carefully tabulated (meaning I personally reviewed every single vote of the more than 5,000 received) and consumer votes have been factored into the numbers..... -
2013 | Mobile ElectronicsMobile Electronics Announces The 2012-2013 Top 50 RetailersMobile Electronics Magazine is proud to announce the Top 50 Retailers for 2012-2013. Retailers were allowed to nominate their stores, and required a "second" nomination from an independent industry sales representative or factory sales representative.... -
2012 | Angie's ListChicago Appliance Repair - LargeAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Repair.
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2012 | Angie's ListChicago Appliance Repair - SmallAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Repair.
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2012 | Angie's ListChicago Appliance SalesAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Sales.
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2012 | Angie's ListChicago TV SalesAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago TV Sales.
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2011 | BizrateBizrate - Circle of Excellence 2011Since 2000, Bizrate Insights has been awarding the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award to those retailers who consistently gather customer feedback (via our free, independent ratings & reviews... -
2011 | Angie's ListChicago Appliance SalesAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Sales.
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2011 | TwiceTWICE is pleased to announce the winners of its 2011 Excellence in Retailing Awards series. The program was created eight years ago to recognize the industry’s best-of-breed merchants in consumer electronics and major appliance retailing... -
2011 | Control4Control4 announced the winners of its 2011 Dealer Awards. Now in its third year, the annual Control4® Dealer Awards recognizes dealers for superior business practices, service and technical support to clients, and sales volume...
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2011 | DealerscopeKicker Performance Audio honored 18 U.S. retailers in its annual Dealer of the Year awards at International CES last week... -
June 2, 2011 | The White House Washington
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June 17, 2011 | Office of the Chicago Mayor
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April 29, 2011 | Office of the Glenview Village President
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March 29, 2011 | Office of the Illinois District Attorney
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March 23, 2011 | Office of the Better Business Bureau
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March 22, 2011 | Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
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March 22, 2011 | Office of the Chicago Mayor
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March 21, 2011 | Office of the Illinois Governer
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2010Appliance repair - LargeAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Repair. -
2010ElectricalAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Electrical.
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2010Appliance repair - SmallAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Repair.
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2010Stereo & Home Theater SystemsAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Stereo & Home Theater Systems.
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2010TV RepairAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago TV Repair.
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2010Appliance SalesAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago Appliance Sales.
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2010TV SalesAbt Electronics has been around since 1936 and is a family owned business with a 350,000 square foot facility in Glenview, IL a suburb of Chicago. Abt is a top reviewed business on Angie's List for Chicago TV Sales.
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2008Top 100 Service Companies in the United States and CanadaSub-Zero/Wolf -
2007Retailer of the Year AwardCES Daily News
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2007Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan -
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2006Nickle Circle AwardHeartland Appliances Inc. -
2006Store of the Year AwardDefinitive Technology -
2006Dealer of the Year AwardElan
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2006Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan
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2006Retailers of the Year Award "Manufacturer's Elite"AudioVideo Magazine -
2006Circle Of Excellence Award - Gold HonoreeBizRate -
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2006Excellence AwardDealerscope Magazine
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2005 - 2006Top 12 Installers of the YearMobile Electronics
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2005Stella Service Excellent Online Seller for: Audio & DVD PlayersAbt won best web value for Audio & DVD Players.
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2005Retailers of the Year Award "Manufacturer's Elite"AudioVideo Magazine
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2005Outstanding Dealer AwardBDI -
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2005Torchbearer AwardBetter Business Bureau -
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2005Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan
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2005Circle Of Excellence Award - Gold HonoreeBizRate -
2004-2005Retailer of the Year - Single StoreMobile Electronics
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2004Award of Appreciation and RecognitionSonance -
2004AMX Elite Dealer AwardAMX -
2004Retailers of the Year Award "Manufacturers' Elite"AudioVideo Magazine
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2007Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan
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2004Circle Of Excellence Award - Gold HonoreeBizRate
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2003Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan
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2003Thoroughbred Award for Largest GrowthElan
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2006TWICE Names 15 Retailers To WatchTwice Magazine
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2003UIC Winner Of Entrepreneurship Hall Of FameUIC -
2002Circle Of Excellence Award - Gold HonoreeBizRate -
2002Retailer of the Year AwardFocal-JMlab -
2002Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan
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2002Top Ten Dealer AwardBell'O -
2002Retailers of the Year Award "Manufacturers' Elite"AudioVideo Magazine
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2002Dealer of the Year AwardKicker -
2002#1 Store AwardM&K Sound -
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2001Retailers of the Year Award in the "Top 10" CategoryAudioVideo Magazine
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2001Morton Grove Days Committee Silver AwardMorton Grove -
2001Illinois Family Business of the Year FinalistLoyola University -
2001Retailer of the Year AwardTwice Magazine
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2001Angie's List Super Service AwardAngie's List -
2000Partnership AwardOlympus
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2000Double Elite Club - Top DealerElan
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2000Editor's Choice Award Winner - Best Place to Find High Tech GadgetsCitySearch -
2000Morton Grove Days Committee Silver AwardMorton Grove
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2000Top Dealer AwardSonance
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2000Illinois Family Business of the Year FinalistLoyola University - Family Business Center
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2000Retailers of the Century AwardIllinois Retail Merchants Association -
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1999Midwest Dealer of The Year AwardAudio Products International Corp. -
1999Illinois Family Business of the Year FinalistLoyola University
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1999Top Twelve Retailer and Top Twelve Installer of the Year AwardMobile Electronics Magazine
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1999USA Dealer of the Year Award for the Western RegionMirage Speakers
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1999Morton Grove Days Committee Silver AwardMorton Grove
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1999President's Circle AwardSonance
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1998Top 15 Dealer Award - Nations Best Specialty Audio Video RetailerM&K Sound
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1998National Torch Award for Marketplace EthicsBetter Business Bureau
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1998Illinois Family Business of the Year FinalistLoyola University
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1998National Pride AwardDealerscope
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1998Top Ten Dealer AwardSonance
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1998Second in World Finals in the Pro1-150 Watt, Power ClassInternational Auto Sound Competition Association -
1998Distinguished Dealer AwardHome Theater Magazine -
1998Top 15 Dealer Award - Nations Best Specialty Audio Video RetailerM&K Sound
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1998Star Award for Knowledge, Integrity and Recognition of ValueHFN Magazine -
1998Morton Grove Days Committee Silver AwardMorton Grove
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1998Outstanding Achievement AwardAudioquest -
1998City Heat Misericordia BenefitCity Heat of Chicago -
1998Dealer of the Year AwardParasound -
Top Ten Dealer AwardBell'O
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1997Chicago and Northern Illinois Torch Award for Marketplace EthicsBetter Business Bureau
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1997Top Ten Dealer AwardBell'O
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1997Top Ten Dealer AwardSonance
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1997USA Dealer of the Year Award for the Western RegionMirage Speakers -
1997Outstanding Achievement AwardAudioquest
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1997Morton Grove Days Committee Silver AwardMorton Grove
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1997Stephanie Weitzman Foundation AwardStephanie Weitzman
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1996Illinois Family Business of the Year FinalistLoyola University
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1996Morton Grove Days Committee Silver AwardMorton Grove
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1996Top Ten Dealer AwardSonance
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1996Top 15 Dealer Award - Nations Best Specialty Audio Video RetailerM&K Sound
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1996City Heat Misericordia BenefitCity Heat of Chicago
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1995Top Ten Dealer AwardBell'O
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1995Illinois Family Business of the Year FinalistLoyola University
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1995Distinguished Customer AwardGeneva
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1995Top Ten Dealer AwardSonance
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1995Top Five Dealer Award for North AmericaCanton
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1993Quality of Service Distinguished Authorized Servicenter AwardRCA-GE-PROSCAN-Thomson Consumer Electronics -
1992Pride AwardDealerscope Magazine
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1992Quality of Service Distinguished Authorized Servicenter AwardRCA-GE-PROSCAN-Thomson Consumer Electronics
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1991Outstanding Sales Partnership AwardBroan
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1989Outstanding Dealer AwardTappan -
1989Humanitarian of the YearEvelyn Steinberg Cancer Foundation
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1987Retailer of the Year AwardRoper -
1986Achievement and Excellence in MerchandisingPanasonic -
1985Retail Merchandising AwardHoover -
1985Midwest Group AwardPanasonic
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1985Dealer Excellence AwardTappan
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1982Pride Award - Outstanding DealerMaytag -
1978Sales Corporation Top Ten AwardRoper
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1970National Dealer AwardMaytag
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