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Press Release: MJSA, the association for jewelry makers and designers, has announced the winners of its 2014 MJSA Vision Awards. This year, the annual contest added awards for jewelers making good use of CAD/CAM technology and digital marketing, along with awards for the creative use of laser welders. The contest also still celebrates outstanding overall design excellence, future of design entries (students), and custom design prowess. Categories were open to independent or company-employed U.S. and international jewelry designers. The Future of the Industry Award was open to any student enrolled in an art, design, or jewelry-related program at a college, university, or a proprietary technical school. Winners were selected by a distinguished panel of jewelry designers, manufacturers and editors of leading jewelry trade publications. Judges considered originality, presentation quality, effective use of materials, wearability, and the design’s perceived manufacturing and marketing potential. The contest winners will be celebrated throughout 2014 in digital and print media, and at the 2015 MJSA Expo New York. A complete list of winners is below: 2014 MJSA Vision Award Winners 1st Place Professional Excellence (4+ Years in Business) Moonstone Ring
Leon Mege
Leon Mege Inc.
New York City 2nd Place Professional Excellence (4+ Years in Business)
1st Place CAD/CAM Distinction Reversible Palladium Pendant
Robin Waynee
Ryan Roberts Ltd.
Santa Fe, New Mexico 1st Place Professional Excellence (1 to 3 Years in Business) “Flowing Colors” Pendant
Evan deJonghe
Evan Maxwell Design
Saratoga Springs, New York 2nd Place Professional Excellence (1 to 3 Years in Business) “Arachnophobia” Ring
Nghi Nguyen
NGHI Design
Brooklyn, New York 1st Place Laser Distinction Garnet Ring
Ryan Roberts
Ryan Roberts Ltd.
Santa Fe, New Mexico 1st Place Custom Design Distinction Siamese Cat Pendant
Chelsea Knights
Mark Schneider Design
Long Beach, California 1st Place Digital Marketing Distinction Danielle Ginsberg
Mark Schneider Design
Long Beach, California 1st Place Future of the Industry (Student) “Cacophony of Harmony” Neckpiece
Jinbee Park
Fashion Institute of Technology New York
New York City 2nd Place Future of the Industry (Student) “Primavera” Dissymmetrical Ring
Dora Kovacs
Studio Jewelers
New York City
MJSA is the U.S. trade association for jewelry makers, designers, and related suppliers. It provides the resources to achieve professional excellence and maintain a competitive edge. For more information, call MJSA at 508.316.2132, 800.444.6572 or visit MJSA.org.
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