Hong Kong: Industry players have until midnight of May 5 (Hong Kong time) to join the JNA Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious awards in the global jewellery and gemstone sector.
Organised by JNA, the annual JNA Awards is set to further advance and propel Asia’s jewellery and gemstone industry by recognising and honouring companies and individuals that have exhibited innovation, excellence, best business practices and outstanding business performance.
The sixth edition of the awards recently welcomed KGK Group as an Honoured Partner of JNA Awards 2017. KGK Group joins a stellar roster of sponsors led by Headline Partners Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook, and Honoured Partners Shanghai Diamond Exchange, Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange, and Guangdong Land Holdings Ltd, in supporting the Awards.
Qualified companies and individuals, including past entrants, from around the world are invited to self-nominate or nominate others in the following categories:
1. Brand of the Year – Retail
2. Industry Innovation of the Year
3. Manufacturer of the Year – Jewellery
4. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – ASEAN
5. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – Greater China
6. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – India
7. Retailer of the Year (450 outlets and below)
8. eSupplier of the Year
9. Sustainability Initiative of the Year
10. Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Age 40 and below)
Entries will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges comprised of five international industry experts, namely Albert Cheng, advisor to the World Gold Council and former managing director, Far East (WGC); James Courage, former chief executive of Platinum Guild International (PGI) and former chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC); Lin Qiang, president and managing director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE); Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India and the Middle East; and Yasukazu Suwa, chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc.
Letitia Chow, founder of JNA, chairperson of the JNA Awards and director of Business Development – Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, said, “The JNA Awards is a powerful channel for companies to showcase their businesses. We find it very promising to see past Recipients and Honourees leveraging the value of the Awards to raise their profile among the most respected and admired names in the industry, and gain recognition within the trade.”
Rita Maltez, director of Rio Tinto Diamonds for Greater China, said, “The JNA Awards has become an important platform for the gem and jewellery industry to come together, share successes and generate new ideas. Rio Tinto is delighted to have been a supporter of the Awards from the beginning, and to help nurture its growth, together with the organisers and the other awards partners, into one of the most important events in the industry calendar. We look forward to another successful year for the Awards in 2017.”
“Over the last few years, it has been exciting to witness various innovations from our peers to enhance their competitiveness, which have resulted in tremendous advancements in the jewellery industry amid a challenging operating environment. We look forward to having more outstanding participants bringing new insights to the industry and striving together to drive the jewellery industry forward,” said Kent Wong, managing director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group.
To enter the JNA Awards, interested parties must complete and submit the entry form on or no later than midnight (Hong Kong time) of May 5, 2017.
The Honourees or shortlisted entrants will be announced on June 22, 2017 at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
