The seventh annual JNA Awards, one of the most prestigious award programmes in the region to honour trade forerunners and groundbreakers in the jewellery trade, announced results at the award presentation ceremony on 17 September 2018 in Hong Kong.
Forty-four honourees of finalists across 12 award categories that made exceptional contributions to the industry were acknowledged. Fifteen recipients were announced in a star-studded ceremony witnessed by industry leaders and influencers.
Letitia Chow, chairperson of JNA Awards, said: “Our industry is facing some challenging times, but we should not be discouraged. Instead, this is the time to be innovative. This is the time to seek business opportunities with a different light and angle, and form alliances and collaborations to create win-win situations. Our honouree companies and individuals embrace this mindset to drive their businesses forward. Once again, I would like to express my deep appreciation and sincere congratulations to all companies and individuals who took part in this year’s awards. Together, we can make this industry flourish.”
One of the highlights at the event is that Prida Tiasuwan, chairman of Pranda Jewelry Public Co Ltd, Pranda Group, was feted with the Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest accolade conferred by JNA Awards. Organiser said: “Tiasuwan is well-known for his tireless effort in bringing Thailand-made jewellery to the forefront of the global market. His bold vision and revolutionary ideas not only contributed to the success of Pranda Group, but also benefited the jewellery industry as a whole.”
The 15 award recipients across 12 categories are:
Brand of the Year – Retail
Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited, Hong Kong
eSupplier of the Year
Kiran Gems Private Limited, India
Industry Innovation of the Year
Shenzhen Mover Jewellery Co Ltd, China
IIDGR (UK) Ltd, the United Kingdom
Pandora Production Co Ltd, Thailand
Manufacturer of the Year – Cutting & Polishing
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd, Hong Kong
Manufacturer of Year – Jewellery
Kuwayama Corporation, Japan
Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – ASEAN, Japan & Korea
Poh Kong Jewellers, Malaysia
Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – Greater China
Shenzhen Sunfeel Jewelry Co Ltd, China
Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – India
KGK Diajewels Private Limited, India
Retailer of the Year (500 outlets and below)
PT Central Mega Kencana, Indonesia
Retailer of the Year (501 outlets and above)
HIERSUN, China
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Jewelmer (Karamar Corporation), the Philippines
Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Age 40 and below)
Xu Xiao, Zbird / Shanghai Wisdom Jewelry Trading Co Ltd, China
Zulu Ghevriya, Prism Group, Hong Kong
JNA Awards is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of excellence, leadership, innovation and best business practices in the jewellery and gemstone community.
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