The sixth JNA Awards now accepts entries till 5 May 2017.
There are 11 categories for this edition, including the Lifetime Achievement Award which is nominated by the organiser. “Since the Awards is gaining wider recognition and higher participation rate, the organiser said more interviews or site visits will be conducted as part of the judging process,” said organiser JNA.
Award categories:
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; James Courage, former chief executive of Platinum Guild International; Lin Qiang, president and managing director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange; Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of the Gemological Institute of America 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.”
Submission of the entry form should be made on or before 5 May 2017. Shortlisted entrants will be announced on 22 June 2017 at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
The annual JNA Awards is set to further advance and propel Asia’s jewellery and gemstone sector by recognising and honouring companies and individuals that have exhibited innovation, excellence, best business practices and outstanding business performance, said JNA.
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