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Each year the Washington Area Music Association Board of Directors votes to recognize significant career achievements of area musicians by inducting them into the WAMA Hall of Fame. The awards are presented during the Wammies event.

Billy Stewart was inducted into the Washington Area Music Association Hall of Fame in 2002.

Washington Area Music Association Hall of Fame

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