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C A T E G O R Y I : Design, Fine Jewelry & Watches
2017 – Wendy Brandes, Wendy Brandes Jewelry
2016 – Claudia Kretchmer, Steven Kretchmer
2015 – Pamela Froman, Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry
2014 – Heather B. Moore, Heather Moore Jewelry
2013 – Irene Neuwirth, Irene Neuwirth, Inc.
2012 – Kara Ross, Kara Ross Designs
2011 – Katey Brunini Marotta, K. Brunini Jewels
2010 – Sarah Graham, Sarah Graham
2009 – Ann Lagos, Ann King Designs
2007 – Paula Crevoshay, Mellika Co., Inc.
2006 – Lisa Jenks, Lisa Jenks Limited
2005 – Judith Ripka, The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc.
2004 – Cathy Carmedy, Cathy Carmendy, Inc.
2003 – Erica Courtney, Erica Courtney, Inc.
2002 – Barbara Berk, Barbara Berk Designs
2001 – Doris Panos, Doris Panos Designs
2000 – Susan Sadler, Susan Sadler Fine Jewelry Design
1999 – Yuri Ichihashi, Yuri Ichihashi, Inc.
1998 – Judith Conway, Judith Conway, Inc.
1997 – Penny Preville, Leslie Greenberg-Penny Preville, Inc.
1996 – Susan Helmich, Susan Helmich Designs
1995 – Anita Gumuchian, Myriam Gumuchian, Patricia Gumuchian, Gumuchian Fils Ltd.
1994 – Maria Canale, Suna Bros., Inc.
1993 – Barbara Westwood, Barbara Westwood Designer Jewelry
1992 – Chris Correia, The Chris Correia Collection
1991 – Tina Segal, H. Steppenjay, Inc.
1990 – Akiko Wakabayashi, Nova Styling, Inc.
1989 – Marsha Breslow, Marsha Breslow Collection
1988 – Sandy Baker, Sandy Baker, Inc.
1987 – Kristin Moore, Kristin Moore Ltd
1986 – Michelle Savitt, Janis Savitt, M & J Savitt, Inc.
1985 – Esther Gallant, Esther Gallant, Inc.
1984 – Angela Cummings, Angela Cummings, Inc.
C A T E G O R Y I I : Manufacturer, Dealer &/or Supplier for Fine Jewelry, Gemstones, Metals or Watches
2017 – Betty Sue King, King's Ransom
2016 – Tiffany Kay, Tiffany Kay
2015 – Laurie Watt, Mayer & Watt
2014 – Chana Regev, Carelle
2013 – Lita Asscher, Royal Asscher
2012 – Andrea Hansen, Ivanka Trump
2011 – Joanne Slawitsky, Kassoy
2010 – Fiona Tilley, Gurhan
2009 – Gena Alulis, Superfit, Inc.
2007 – Eva Goldberg, William Goldberg Diamond Corporation
2006 – Andrea Hill, The Bell Group
2005 – Rachel Wertheimer, JewelAmerica, Inc.
2004 – Joy Toback-Galicki, Myron Toback
2003 – Norma Hass, ENH International, Inc.
2003 – Linda Malias Passaro, Mont Blonc
2002 – Ann S.Arnold, Isabella Fiske, Lieberfarb, Inc.
2002 – Stacie Orloff, Corum USA
2001 – Cynthia Marcusson, Cynthia Renee Co.
2000 – Luly Erdel, Rudilf Erdel Platinum/OE Designs
1999 – Phyllis Bergman, Mercury Ring Corp.
1998 – Miriam Galli, Irene Vitau, Gemveto Jewelry Co.
1997 – Aya Azrielant, Andin International, Inc.
1996 – Julianne Jaffe, J.J. Marco
1995 – Osnat Gad, Osnat Gad, Inc.
1994 – Geri Bondanza, Michael Bondanza, Inc.
1993 – Karen Good, Michael Good Designs, Inc.
1992 – Donna Chambers, Donna Chambers, Inc.
1991 – Magdelena Hess, Jose Hess, Inc.
1990 – Ronny Lavin, Peter Brams, Inc.
1989 – Diana Chatham, Chatham Created Gems
1988 – June A Herman, Jabel, Inc.
1987 – Judith Rosenberg, Judith Jack, Inc.
1986 – Babette Cohen, Jane Baum, I.B. Goodman, Inc.
1985 – Veronica Sikla, Rockson Jewelry
1984 – Nancy Brewer, Nancy B & Company
C A T E G O R Y I I I a : Retail, more than 15 Doors
2017 – Judy Fisher, Signet Jewelers
2016 – Marta Nowakowski, Saks Fifth Avenue
2015 – Eve Rogers, Graff
2014 – Kim Adams, Reeds Jewelers
2013 – Linda Bridgewater, Fred Meyer Jewelers
2012 – Laura Swan, Kohls
2011 – Debbie K. Sloane, Cartier NA
2010 – Aida Alvares, Birks & Mayors, Inc
2009 – Bea Spiech, Macy’s
2007 – Tryna Kochanek, Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
2006 – Debbie Harvey, Shane Co.
2005 – Nancy Skinner, Zales Outlet
2001 – Ruth Fortunoff, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
1997 – Leslie Mann, Sears, Roebuck & Co.
1994 – Carolyn Keyy, Saks Fifth Avenue
1993 – Esther Fortunoff, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
1991 – Marianne Mooney, Saks Fifth Avenue
1986 – Mollie Wollman, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
1984 – Helene Fortunoff, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
C A T E G O R Y I I I b: Retail, fewer than 15 Doors
2017 – Alexis Padis, Padis Jewelry
2016 – Jennifer Gandia & Christina Gandia Gambale, Greenwich St. Jewelers.
2015 – Veronica Guarino, Louis Anthony Jewelers
2014 – Cathy Calhoun, Calhoun Jewelers
2013 – Joanne Teichman, Ylang 23
2012 – Olivia Cornell, Cornell’s Jewelers
2011 – Maria Piano, Shreve & Co.
2010 – Lula Halfacre, Traditional Jewelers
2009 – Kathy Corey, Day’s Jewelers
2007 – Susan Eisen, Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
2006 – Sully Furrer, Robbins Bros.
2005 – Robin Levinson, Levinson Jewelers
2004 – Sissy Jones, Sissy’s Log Cabin
2003 – Marie Helene Morrow, Reinhold Jewelers
2002 – Mary Todd McGinnis, Ben Bridge Jewelers
2000 – Nancy Mann, Mann’s Jewelers
1999 – Susan Jacques, Borsheim’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts
1998 – Jeanne Hancock Larson, The Collector Fine Jewelry
1996 – Colleen Rafferty, Christensen & Rafferty Fine Jewelry
1995 – Candy Udell, London Jewelers
1994 – Ruthie Tivol, Tivols
1992 – Janice M Rovito, Finlay Fine Jewelers
1990 – Dorie Hatfield, Karten’s Jewelery
1989 – Juell Kadet, Roger’s Enterprises, Inc.
1988 – Diana Singer, Antoinette’s Estate Jewelry
1987 – Georgie Gleim, Gleim the Jeweler
1985 – Portia Prestin, Mayor’s
C A T E G O R Y I I I c: Retail, non-traditional
2017 – Beth Gerstein, Brilliant Earth
2016 – Kris Kulesza, Jewelry Television
2015 – Deborah Nicodemus, Moda Operandi
2014 – Jennifer Arthur, Amazon
2013 – Angelina Chen, CIRCA
2012 – Debra Puzio, QVC
2011 – Diane Irvine, Blue Nile, Inc.
C A T E G O R Y I V: Sales & Merchandising
2017 – Laura Kelmt, Artistry Ltd.
2016 – Maren Rosen, Stuller, Inc.
2015 – Amy Levine, Gurhan
2014 – Amy Jackson, Fragments
2013 – Candace Edelman, Alex Sepkus
2012 – Jan English, Frederick Goldman
2011 – Dawn McGuire, Sterling Jewelers, Inc
2010 – Shayne Kiesbuey, Erica Courtney
2009 – Robin Lutin, JCK International Publishing Group
2007 – Janet Goldman, Fragments
2006 – Susan Rothman, Hearts On Fire Company
C A T E G O R Y V: Marketing & Communications
2017 – Donna Jolly, American Gem Society
2016 – Jen Cullen Williams, Luxury Brand Group
2015 – Rebecca Moskal, Communique LA
2014 – Fran Pennella, Benali Consulting LLC
2013 – Amanda Gizzi, Jewelers of America
2012 – Lisa Cochin, Forevermark USA
2011 – Michelle Orman, Last Word Communications
2010 – Helena Krodel, Jewelers of America/JIC
2009 – Brandee Dallow, Julius Klein Group
2007 – Diane Warga Arias, DWA Communications, Inc.
2006 – Marcee Feinberg, Lazare Kaplan International, Inc.
2005 – Carol Brodie, CurtCo Media
2004 – Terri Eagle, David Yurman
2003 – Diane Mattioli, Vogue Magazine
2002 – Elizabeth Florence, Jewelry Information Center
C A T E G O R Y V: Sales (combined with Marketing & Communications, 2002)
2001 – Barbara Mooty, NMJSA.AJM Magazine
2000 – Suzy Boshwit, M. Fabrikant and Sons
1999 – Linda Kloner, Vanity Fair Magazine
1998 – Myra Goldstein, Simon Sobie & Co., Inc.
1997 – Joyce Castleberry, Ella & Mirabella Magazines
1996 – Peggy Groszm, Bernard Groszm
1995 – Linda Pierpoint, Leach & Garner
1994 – Amy Rosi, David Yurman
1993 – Linda Zimmer, Gumuchian Fils, Inc.
1992 – Toni Lyn Judd, Toni Lyn & Company
1991 – Jolene Dumont, Jose Hess, Inc.
1990 – Betty Moss, Jose Hess, Inc.
1989 – Pat Barno, A & Z Hayward
1988 – Cindu Geller, Cindi, Ltd
1987 – Elizabeth Chatelain, Jerry Madison
1986 – Elsa Hart, Peter Lindeman
1985 – Penny Ruston, Skalet, Inc.
1984 – Tina Segal, Nuco Jewelers
C A T E G O R Y V: Marketing (combined with Sales and Communications, 2002)
2001 – Cindy Edelstein, Jewelers Resource Bureau
2000 – Liz Chatelain, Market Vision/MVI Marketing Ltd
1999 – Sande Finkel, Londo Jewelers
1998 – Robin Lewis, Italian Jewelry Group
1997 – Pam Levine, Levine Design
1996 – Nancy Robey, The Robey Partnership
1995 – Debbie Hiss, GIA
1994 – Laurie Hudson, PGI USA
1993 – Lynn Ramsey, Diamond Information Center
1992 – Peggy Willet – AGTA
1991 - Nancy Risdon, World Gold Council
1990 – Betsy Irwin, Diamond Promotional Service
1989 – Kathryn Kimmel, Nova Styling, Inc.
1988 – Elizabeth Dolan, Diamond Information Center
1987 – Arlene Friedlander, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
1985 – Leslie Domino, Citizen
1984 – Linda Goldstein, Goldstein Communications
C A T E G O R Y V I : Media -Editorial, Reporting, Publishing
2017 – Severine Ferrari, Engagement 101
2016 – Syl Tang, Financial Times Watches & Jewellery
2015 – Monica Stephenson, iDazzle
2014 – Michelle Graff, National Jeweler
2013 – Melissa Colgan, Martha Stewart Weddings
2012 – Roxanne Robinson, WWD
2011 – Jennifer Heebner, JCK Magazine
2010 – Tanya Dukes, Elite Traveler
2009 – Cheryl Kremkov, Modern Jewelry
2007 – Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Veranda
2006 – Victoria Gomelsky, Couture International Jeweler
2005 – Tania Riddell, Modern Bride
2004 – Carmen Borgonovo, W Magazine and W Jewelry
2003 – Heather Bracher Severs, Town & Country
2002 – Jill Newman, Robb Report & Basel Magazine
2001 – Marion Fasel, Penn Proddow, InStyke Magazine
2000 – Donna Frischknecht, National Jeweler
1999 – Peggy Jo Donahue, Professional Jeweler/Bond Communications
1998 – Alice Keller, Gems & Gemology
1997 – Jennifer Leventhal, JQ Publishing
1996 – Lorraine DePasque, Modern Jeweler
1995 – Hedda Schupak, Jewelers Circular Keystone
1994 – Audrey Bromstad, JQ Magazine
1993 – Ginger Dick, Writing That Works
1992 – Patrice Gillespie, JQ Magazine
1991 – Eileen Farrell, National Jeweler
1990 – Cindy Edelstein, Jewelers Circular Keystone
1989 – Deborah Holmes, Jewelers Circular Keystone
1988 – JoAn Paganett, Retail Reporting Bureau
1987 – Ettagale Blauer, Freelance Writer
1986 – S. Lynn Diamond, National Jeweler
1985 – Nancy Pier Sindt, National Jeweler
1984 – Gerry Gerwitz, Gerry Gerwitz Report
C A T E G O R Y V I I : Special Services
2017 – Pat Henneberry, Hearts On Fire
2016 – Dona Mary Dirlam, Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
2015 – Becka Johnson Kibby, The Edge Retail Academy
2014 – Desiree Hanson, JCK
2013 – Brenda Gamba, Jewelers Board of Trade
2012 – Mary Lou Keen, AGTA
2011 – Yancy Weinrich, JCK
2010 – Ruth Batson, American Gem Society
2009 – Dione D Kenyon, The Jewelers’ Board of Trade
2007 – Susan Elliott, GIA
2006 – Jenny Luker, PGI USA
2005 – Nirupa Bhatt, Rio Tinto Diamonds
2004 – Charlotte Preston, Charlotte Preston Catalysts
2003 – Bev Hori, Ben Bridge Jewelers
2002 – Gillian Schultz, Metonet Safe & Sound
2001 – Cecilia Gardner, Jewelers Vigilance Committee
2000 – Erica Van Pelt, Van Pelt Photography
1999 – Anna Martin, ABN AMRO Bank
1998 – Caroline Stanley, PGI
Category VIII: Watches
2016 – Michelle Peranteau, Baume et Mercier
2015 – Jeanine Drtina, Cartier
2014 - Rosanna Doherty, Cartier