DEF Honoring Forevermark, JCK and Fred Meyer Jewelers

(IDEX Online News) – The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) will honor Forevermark, JCK, and Fred Meyer Jewelers at its third annual GOOD Awards for global leadership and making a positive difference in communities around the world.

“The Diamond Empowerment Fund is very pleased to honor the exemplary achievements of these great companies,” said Phyllis Bergman, DEF board president and CEO of Mercury Ring.

Stephen Lussier, CEO of the De Beers Forevermark brand, who will accept the award, said the company is “deeply honored” to receive the award. “It reflects our commitment to integrity which is at the core of the Forevermark brand promise.”

Meanwhile, Yancy Weinrich, group vice president at JCK Events who will accept the award on behalf of JCK, said, “JCK is committed to the diamond and jewelry industry and giving back must be a priority for all those involved.”

And Peter Engel, president of Fred Meyer Jewelers, said the company was “incredibly proud” to be honored by DEF. “The admirable work of the DEF – especially making a difference in the lives of young people, is a mission that Fred Meyer Jewelers strongly supports,” he added.

The DEF’s third annual GOOD Awards will be held at the Empire Penthouse Lounge at 230 Fifth Avenue in New York City on January 9, 2014.

The Diamond Empowerment Fund established the GOOD Awards in 2012 to recognize individuals and corporations in the diamond and jewelry industry for outstanding leadership in the areas of good corporate citizenship, sustainability, and promoting opportunity in Africa.