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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