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RAPAPORT... Jewellery News Asia (JNA) extended the deadline to enter its 2013 jewelry and gemstone JNA Awards to May 22. The JNA Awards recognizes industry accomplishments, innovation and creativity across Asia. Judging of the entries begins on May 23 and continues into the middle of June. JNA announces honorees on June 20 and this is followed by a JNA Awards ceremony and gala on September 12. Headline partners include Rio Tinto and Chow Tai Fook, and honored partners include the Gubelin Gem Lab, K.A.R.P., Robert Wan, Shanghai Diamond Exchange and the Israel Diamond Institute. Award categories for the JNA Awards are:
Brand of the Year - Retail
Employer of the Year
Industry Innovation of the Year - Manufacturing - Business
Industry Innovation of the Year - Manufacturing - Technology
Manufacturer of the Year - Colored Gemstone Cutting and Polishing
Manufacturer of the Year - Diamond Cutting and Polishing
Manufacturer of the Year - Gem-set Jewelry
Manufacturer of the Year - Precious Metal Only Jewelry
Outstanding Contribution of the Year
Outstanding Enterprise of the Year - India
Outstanding Enterprise of the Year - Mainland China
Retailer of the Year
E-tailer of the Year
Store Design of the Year
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Young Entrepreneur of the Year (40 and Under)
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