WJA Unveils ‘Shining Star’ Award Winners

New York: The Women’s Jewellery Association (WJA) announced the winners of its “Shining Star” awards for 2017, which recognize the service provided to the organization by one member of each regional chapter.

The WJA honored the winners at an event following the trade body’s annual presidents’ conference in Dallas, it said on Wednesday.
The WJA supports women’s professional development in the jewelry and watch industries through networking, education, leadership development and member services.

The winners in full:

• Michelle Aldag: Data in the Rough blog, Boston
  
• Tina Rohde (pictured): Artistry, Ltd., and Kato Photography, Chicago
  
• Cara Dingenthal: ConferenceSource, Colorado
  
• Marcia Hucker: Bock Jewellery Company, Dallas
• Lisa Kim: Lisa Kim Fine Jewellery, Los Angeles
  
• Olga González: Pietra PR, New York Metro
• Rachel Deppe: 66mint Fine Estate Jewellery, Northern California
  
• Christina Brandewie: CABBochon Co., Ohio-Kentucky
• Kristen Thurber: JoJo Loves You Providence
• Marreena Appleton: My Eden San Diego
• Monica Stephenson: ANZA Gems, idazzle.com, Seattle
• Scott Stebbing: Stebgo Metals Inc. Twin Cities

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