The seventh annual JNA Awards, one of the most prestigious award programmes in the international jewellery and gemstone industry, was held during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair on 17 September.
The event is organised by UBM Asia and is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of excellence, leadership, innovation and best business practices in the jewellery and gemstone community.
44 Honourees or finalists across 12 award categories that made exceptional contributions to the industry were acknowledged. Out of the 44 finalists, 15 Recipients were announced in a star-studded ceremony witnessed by prominent industry leaders and influencers.
The 15 Award Recipients across 12 categories are:
1. Brand of the Year – Retail
Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited – Hong Kong
2. eSupplier of the Year
Kiran Gems Private Limited – India
3. Industry Innovation of the Year
3a. Industry Innovation of the Year – Business Model
Shenzhen MOVER Jewellery Co Ltd – China
3b. Industry Innovation of the Year – Diamond Testing Technology
IIDGR (UK) Ltd – United Kingdom
3c. Industry Innovation of the Year – Manufacturing Process
PANDORA Production Co Ltd – Thailand
4. Manufacturer of the Year – Cutting & Polishing
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd – Hong Kong
5. Manufacturer of the Year – Jewellery
Kuwayama Corporation – Japan
6. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – ASEAN, Japan & Korea
Poh Kong Jewellers – Malaysia
7. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – Greater China
Shenzhen Sunfeel Jewelry Co Ltd – China
8. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – India
KGK Diajewels Private Limited – India
9. Retailer of the Year (500 outlets and below)
PT Central Mega Kencana – Indonesia
10. Retailer of the Year (501 outlets and above)
HIERSUN – China
11. Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Jewelmer (KARAMAR CORPORATION) – Philippines
12. 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
Source: JNA
