Nominations Open for JA’s Gem Awards
May 26, 16
(IDEX Online News) – Jewelers of America (JA) has announced that it is accepting submissions in five categories for the 15th Annual GEM Awards, due to take place in New York on January 13, 2017.
The GEM Awards honor the achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility of fine jewelry and watches. JA is introducing the GEM Award for Influencer of the Year, and will be given to a blogger or social media personality, who encourages consumer engagement and generates consumer desire for jewelry and watches through their content on social media platforms.
The GEM Awards Committee is seeking nominees in the categories of Influencer of the Year, Jewelry Design, Marketing & Communications, Media Excellence and Watch Excellence. The committee will review the submissions and a panel of industry experts will vote to determine the winner. Each category will have three nominees, except the Lifetime Achievement, which is presented to a single
“With the addition of a dedicated Watch category last year and the Influencer of the Year Award this year, the GEM Awards are evolving to include areas that greatly influence consumer awareness and desire for fine jewelry and watches,” said GEM Awards chair Norman Miller. “We have many exciting announcements to come and are looking forward to seeing the quality, diversity and depth of the nominations this year.”
The GEM Awards Committee comprises: Norman Miller, Chair; Sarin Bachmann, JCK Events; Hyla Bauer, Watch Journal; David Bonaparte, Jewelers of America; David Bouffard, Signet Jewelers; Gannon Brousseau, Couture; Caryl Capeci, Hearts On Fire; Carson Glover, Tiffany & Co.; Jenny Luker, Platinum Guild International; Giovanni Mattera, de Grisogono; Roberta Naas, ATimelyPerspective.com; Russell Pagliughi, Atelier Swarovski; Todd Reed, Todd Reed; Nancy Robey, The Nancy Robey Partnership; Kara Ross, Kara Ross NY; Mark Smelzer, JCK; Olivier Stip, CHANEL.