GJF Presents 5th National Jewellery Awards on 21st February 2015

- Four significant segments and 26 awards categories

- 10 Successful Students from Jewellery design institutions to be awarded scholarship of Rs 15 lac in total

- Exclusive directory “NJA Design Digest 2015” to be unveiled

- Awards Category open to all in jewellery industry.

- An independent and reputed Jury Panel to judge & select Award Winners

The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade body for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery Industry across India, presents the most prestigious National Jewellery Awards (NJA 2015) in the gems & jewellery (G&J) industry. This annual award ceremony is aimed at recognizing the immense talent, innovation and creativity of its members, associates and students presently studying in gems & jewellery institutes.

NJA 2015 comprises four different segments and 26 award categories. The four different segments are: Retailer Awards (For GJF members only); Manufacturer Awards (For GJF members only); Jewellers Awards (Open to all in the industry fraternity) and Students Award (For students presently studying in a gems & jewellery institute)

NJA Students Award is a special recognition to acknowledge and encourage the creative skills of youth in the gems & jewellery industry. The awards numbering 10 will carry a Scholarship worth of Rs 15 lakh which would help student to further their career aspirations.

Each category of the awards has a personalized timeline and appropriate assessment process in order to define the excellence of the winner in the most adequate procedure that will propel the vital recognition that one accurately earns.

GJF will also unveil an exclusive directory of all participating jewellery designs “NJA Design Digest 2015” which will showcase all the master pieces of NJA 2015 participants.  NJA Design Digest 2015 will be circulated to all GJF members and associations across India.

Mr. Haresh Soni, Chairman, GJF, said, “GJF is pleased to host the 5^th NJA 2015 Awards. The gems and jewellery industry has significantly contributed to the growth of Indian economy in the last five years. The industry has gained global popularity because of its talented craftsmen, jeweler designs, its superior practices in cutting and polishing fine diamonds and precious stones and its cost-efficiencies. NJA 2015 is about crafting inspiration, passion, devotion and motivation for the industry. Honoring the innovation and creativity that inspires the flair of such talent is the core objective of GJF NJA 2015 will honor every aspect, contribution and endeavor that goes in encouraging & enhancing innovation, creating masterpieces and setting new benchmarks in achieving business growth in the G&J industry.”

Mr. Nitin Kadam, Chairman, NJA Committee, GJF, said “NJA 2015 is a testimony of our commitment to the growth and development of the gems and jewellery industry.  These awards are a stellar example of GJF´s unbiased and relentless efforts for the welfare of gems and jewellery industry and the people engaged in the industry, which has won it accolades and an unquestionable credibility for being fair, supportive and appreciative towards the industry”

Mr. Manish Jain, Vice Chairman, GJF said “The trust and faith of its members, industry and government have undoubtedly contributed to this non-profit organization's growth in the sector and established NJA Awards as the most prestigious & coveted in the industry,”

The Award Categories

The 2 Categories in Jewellers Awards are: 1. Paramparik Jewellery of the Year (North, South, Central- East and West,); 2. Unique Jewellery Design of the Year (Manufactured with precious metals & stones). The Jewellers Awards (Open to all in the industry fraternity) shall be selected by assessment procedure drawn by a very specialized jury constituting of experts who merit in specialized aspects of craftsmanship and design & innovation. Members can apply for the Jewellers Awards section by filling up the details on the application form. (Application forms available at www.nja.co.in).

The 15 Categories in Retailer Awards are: 1.Best Diamond Jewellery of the Year -In Vogue; 2.Best Diamond Jewellery of the Year –Bridal; 3.Best Gold Jewellery of the Year-In Vogue; 4.Best Gold Jewellery of the Year-Bridal; 5.Best Jadau Jewellery of the Year- Precious stones; 6.Best Jadau Jewellery of the Year- Non- Precious stones; 7.Best Colored stone Jewellery of the Year; 8.Best Unique & Innovative promotion of the Year; 9.Best Advertising Campaign of the Year – Print; 10.Best Advertising Campaign of the Year – Audio Visual; 11.Best single store of the Year (North, South, West, Central-East); and 12.Best Retail chain of the Year. 

The 5 Categories in Manufacturer Awards  are: 1. Best Diamond Jewellery Design of the Year; 2. Best Gold Jewellery Design of the Year; 3. Best Jadau Jewellery Design of the Year; 4. Best Platinum Jewellery Design of the Year; 5. Best C Z Jewellery Design of the Year (Manufactured with precious metals). The Manufacturer Awards shall be selected by assessment procedure drawn by a very specialized jury constituting of experts who merit in specialized aspects of craftsmanship and design & innovation. Members can apply for the Manufacturer Awards section by filling up the details on the application form. (Application forms available at www.nja.co.in).

About the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation:

The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) represents over 6,00,000 players comprising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, laboratories, gemologists, designers and allied services to the domestic Gems & Jewellery industry. The Gems & Jewellery industry is a hand crafted and labour intensive with over 1 crore strong labour force engaged in the manufacturing of jewellery industry in the domestic sector. The Federation’s mission is to support and promote the progress and prosperity of all the members in the gems and jewellery industry across India. It also provides regular news updated on notifications, rules and regulations declared by the Government. It promotes the trade, by participating in promotional events on a national level. It encourages the trade through the organization of consumer exhibits in India. It also counsels educational and research institutes that help in developing superior quality and high standards for effective functioning of the trade. The gems and gold jewellery business has made significant contribution to the Indian economy and society. The sector has grown phenomenally on the national and international front in the last few years. The industry is in transition phase where family owned entrepreneurial businesses are slowly evolving and transforming into organized professional organizations. Creating a proper policy framework will pave the way for stimulating growth and encouragement.