IIDGR, PANDORA Production join prestigious circle of
Honourees
HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2018
/PRNewswire/ -- The seventh edition of the JNA Awards has received
a record number of entrants for the Industry Innovation of the Year
category, proving yet again the importance of ground-breaking work
and creativity in the jewellery sector.
Organised by UBM Asia, the JNA Awards is one of the most
prestigious awards programmes that promotes innovation, excellence
and best business practices in the jewellery industry. It has
established itself as an inspiring platform where business leaders
and industry influencers can exchange ideas and share stories of
success. The Award Recipients and Honourees will be feted at a gala
celebration on Sunday, 16 September, at the InterContinental Hong
Kong.
Competition was keener than ever in this category. Out of the 34
outstanding entrants, nine successfully made it to the Honourees
list, namely, China Precious Gold Holdings Limited, Cody Opal
Australia Pty Ltd, DRC TECHNO, IIDGR (UK) Ltd, ISMOND Jewelry
Technology Co Ltd, PANDORA Production Co Ltd, Shenzhen
HengFuYingJia Gold Co Ltd, Shenzhen Lingchengben Technology
Corporation Limited, and Shenzhen MOVER Jewellery Co Ltd.
Letitia Chow, Chairperson of the
JNA Awards, Founder of JNA, and Director of Business
Development -- Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, said, "The
importance of innovation is vital for businesses to remain
competitive and be the winning team in this ever-changing world.
Innovation does not only apply to technology, but in every aspect
of an operation, from business models, gemmological research,
production and marketing initiatives to management processes, which
have all been well-demonstrated by the Honourees. These companies
are not satisfied with the status quo and have sought creative ways
to respond and foresee the needs and challenges of the
industry."
The 2018 independent judging panel consists of industry experts,
namely, Albert Cheng, Advisor to the
World Gold Council (WGC) and former Managing Director, Far East
(WGC); James Courage, former Chief
Executive Officer of Platinum Guild International (PGI) and former
Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC); Lin Qiang,
President and Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange
(SDE); Mark Lee, Research Director
of Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy (APIFS); Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of the
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India and the Middle
East; and Yasukazu Suwa,
Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc.
JNA Awards 2018 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook
(CTF), the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), and the Bahrain
Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) together with Honoured
Partners KGK Group, Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange, and
Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND).
Tickets for the prestigious Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner are
available for booking now at http://www.JNAAwards.com/ The JNA
Awards is a ticketed event by application only.
Visit here to see the full list of the individuals and companies
that have been shortlisted as Honourees for JNA Awards 2018.
For more information, visit www.JNAawards.com or
contact:
JNA Awards Marketing
UBM Asia (Hong Kong)
+852-2516-2184
marketing@jnaawards.com
Logo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/714462/JNA_Awards_logo_2018_CMYK_Logo.jpg
Photo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/732035/An_Opal_Master_Reference_Set_produced_by_Cody_Opal_Australia_Pty_Ltd.jpg
Photo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/732036/At_PANDORA_Production_Co_Ltd_s_innovation_centre.jpg
Photo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/732037/Retail_space_of_China_Precious_Gold_Holdings_Ltd.jpg
Photo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/732038/SYNTHdetect_machine_with_a_monitor_developed_by_IIDGR__UK__Ltd.jpg
Logo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/714461/UBM_CMYK_Logo.jpg