Awards for Excellence - Past Winners

HALL OF FAME

2008      Sybil Yurman – David Yurman
2007      Anna Martin – ABN AMRO
2006      Hedda Schupak – JCK Magazine
2005      Phyllis Bergman – Mercury Ring Corporation
2004      Mary Forte – Zale Corporation
2003      Juell Kadett – Rogers & Hollands Jewelers
2002      Harriet Schreiner – Sterling Jewelers
2001      Joan Parker – Diamond Information Center
2000      Beryl Raff – Zale Corporation
1998      Laurie Hudson – Platinum Guild International
1995      Kathryn Kimmel – Gemological Institute of America
1994      Nancy Brewer – Nancy B.  & Co.
1993      Babette Goodman Cohen & Jane Goodman Baum – I. B. Goodman Co.
1990      June A. Herman – Jabel Inc.
1989      Helene Fortunoff – Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
1988      Gerry Gewirtz – Gerry Gewirtz Report
1987      Eunice Robinson Miles – Gemological Institute of America
1986      Sallie Morton – American Gem Society
1985      Peg Kirby – Finlay Fine Jewelry

BEN KAISER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

2008      Mr. Steven Kaiser – Kaiser Time
2006      Mr. Terry Burman – Signet Group plc & Sterling Jewelers
2005      Mr. William Boyajian – Gemological Institute of America
1999      Mr. Ralph Destino – Cartier
1992      Mr. Ben Kaiser – Baume & Mercier, Inc.
 
CATEGORY I: Design: Fine Jewelry & Watches

2007      Paula Crevoshay – Mellika Co., Inc.
2006      Lisa Jenks – Lisa Jenks Limited
2005      Judith Ripka – The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc.
2004      Cathy Carmendy – 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.

CATEGORY II: Manufacturer/Dealer/Supplier for Fine Jewelry/Gemstones/Metals/Watches

2007      Eve Goldberg - William Goldberg Diamond Corporation
2006      Andrea Hill - The Bell Group
2005      Rachel Wertheimer – JewelAmerica, Inc.
2004      Joy Toback-Galicki – Myron Toback, Inc.
2003      Norma Haas – ENH International, Inc.
2003      Linda Malias Passaro – Mont Blonc (Manufacturer/Dealer/Supplier for Watches)
2002      Ann Arnold, Isabella Fiske – Lieberfarb, Inc.
2002      Stacie Orloff – Corum USA (Manufacturer/Dealer/Supplier for Watches)
2001      Cynthia Marcusson – Cynthia Renée Co.
2000      Luly Erdel – Rudolf 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
 
CATEGORY IIIA: Retail – More than 15 Stores
 
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 Kelly – 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

CATEGORY IIIB: Retail – Fewer than 15 Stores

2007      Susan Eisen - Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
2006      Sally Furer - Robbins Bros.
2005      Robin Levinson – Levinson Jewelers (fewer than 15 stores)
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 Jeweler’s
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 Jewelry
1990      Dorie Hatfield – Karten’s Jewelry
1989      Juell Kadet – Roger’s Enterprises Inc.
1988      Diana Singer – Antoinette’s Estate Jewelry
1987      Georgie Gleim – Gleim The Jewelry
1985      Portia Prestin – Mayor’s

CATEGORY IV: Sales

2007      Janet Goldman – Fragments
2006      Susan Rothman – Hearts on Fire Company

CATEGORY V: Marketing & Communications

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

CATEGORY V: Sales
Combined with Marketing in 2002

2001      Barbara Mooty – MJSA/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 – Elle & Mirabella Magazines
1996      Peggy Grosz – Bernard Grosz
1995      Linda Pierpoint – Leach & Garner
1994      Amy Rosi – David Yurman, Inc.
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      Cindi Geller – Cindi Ltd.
1987      Elizabeth Chatelain –       Jerry Madison Inc.
1986      Elsa Hart – Peter Lindeman
1985      Penny Ruston – Skalet Inc.
1984      Tina Segal – Nuco Jewelers

CATEGORY V: Marketing
Combined with Sales in 2002

2001      Cindy Edelstein – Jeweler’s Resource Bureau
2000      Liz Chatelain – Market Vison/MVI Marketing Ltd.
1999      Sande Finkel – London Jewelers
1998      Robin Lewis – Italian Jewelry Guild
1997      Pam Levine – Levine Design
1996      Nancy Robey – The Robey Partnership
1995      Debbie Hiss – Gemological Institute of America
1994      Laurie Hudson – Platinum Guild International USA
1993      Lynn Ramsey – Diamond Information Center
1992      Peggy Willet – American Gem Trade Association
1991      Nancy Risdon – World Gold Council
1990      Betsy Irwin – Diamond Promotion 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

CATEGORY VI: Editorial/Reporting/Publishing
 
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, Penny Proddow – InStyle Magazine
2000      Donna Frischknecht – National Jeweler
1999      Peggy Jo Donohue – 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 Paganetti – 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

CATEGORY VII: Special Services
 
2007      Susan Elliott – Gemological Institute of America
2006      Jennifer Luker – Platinum Guild International
2005      Nirupa Bhatt – Rio Tinto Diamonds
2004      Charlotte Preston – Charlotte Preston Catalysts
2003      Bev Hori – Ben Bridge Jewelers
2002      Gillian Schultz – Metronet Safe & Sound
2001      Cecilia Gardner – Jewelers Vigilance Committee
2000      Erica Van Pelt - Van Pelt Photography
1999      Anna Martin - ABN AMRO Bank
1998      Caroline Stanley - Platinum Guild Internationanal