JNA Awards 2015 has made adjustments to the categories in a bid to encourage more companies and individuals of high standards to participate in it.
Letitia Chow, founder of JNA, said: “Entering the fourth year of the JNA Awards, we have broadened the categories to encourage the participation of a wider jewellery community. Specifically, we have expanded the scope in Innovation of the Year Award to include other business disciplines beyond the manufacturing sector. We welcome companies that are innovative in areas, including but not limited to, technologies, business models, product developments, marketing initiatives and gemmological research to enter the Awards.” “We have also reintroduced the 3 Decades of Excellence Award to honour companies with outstanding achievements and a long-term commitment to developing the industry,” she added.
Organised by JNA, JNA Awards 2015 is led by Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook as Headline Partners, with Diarough Group, The Gübelin Group, Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), and Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND) as Honoured Partners.
Online application was close on 30 April 2015. A respected international panel will judge the entries starting from May to mid-June. The Honourees or shortlisted candidates will be announced on 25 June. The awards ceremony and gala dinner will be held on 17 September, during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2015.
The list of categories for 2015 is as follows:
1. Lifetime Achievement Award
2. 3 Decades of Excellence
3. Brand of the Year - Retail
4. Employer of the Year
5. Industry Innovation of the Year
6. Manufacturer of the Year - Coloured Gemstone Cutting & Polishing
7. Manufacturer of the Year - Diamond Cutting & Polishing
8. Manufacturer of the Year - Gem-Set Jewellery
9. Manufacturer of the Year - Precious Metals-Only Jewellery
10. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year - ASEAN Countries
11. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year - India
12. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year - Mainland China
13. Retailer of the Year (450 outlets and below)
14. E-tailer of the Year
15. Sustainability Initiative of the Year
16. Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Age 40 and below)
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