JNA Awards 2015 announced the independent judging panel this year on 5 May 2015. Three of them continue on in their roles as judges since the event’s launch in 2012. They are James Courage, chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC); Albert Cheng, managing director of the World Gold Council (WGC), far east; and Lin Qiang, president and managing director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE). Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of Gemological Institute of America (GIA) India and the Middle East, is returning as a judge for the third consecutive year, and Yasukazu Suwa, chairman of Suwa & Son Inc, is joining the panel for the first time.
“We are truly grateful to have such a distinguished group of experts on this year's judging panel. We look forward to working with them in recognising and identifying unique business models, innovative ideas and exceptional visions," said Letitia Chow, founder of JNA and director of business development - Jewellery Group at UBM Asia.
Organised by JNA, JNA Awards 2015 is led by Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook as Headline Partners, with Diarough Group, Gubelin Group, Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), SDE, and Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND) as Honoured Partners.
Online application deadline has been extended to 7 May 2015. The Honourees or shortlisted candidates will be announced on 25 June. The awards ceremony and gala dinner will be held on 20 September, during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2015.
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