FAQ

Jewellery World Awards (JWA) is an annual programme, covering businesses from mine-to-market in the international jewellery industry. Established in 2012, and formerly known as the JNA Awards, it receives entries from all over the world. An independent, robust, transparent and intellectually rigorous judging process honours outstanding individuals and exceptional companies that make significant contributions and have a positive impact in the world of jewellery and gemstones.

Organised by Informa Markets Jewellery, JWA is one of the most respected awards among the international jewellery and gemstone community. JWA promotes innovation, excellence, best practices, genuine leadership, and the advancement of sustainability, for the betterment of all.

The Awards programme is open to businesses of all sizes in the fine jewellery, gemstone and related industries.

You may enter up to two (2) categories. Each entry should be submitted separately through the online form. Please refer to the categories page to review the specific criteria.

Yes, you may. However, please make sure to provide all the required details of the nominee, including their business registration number, and submit supporting materials that effectively demonstrate the tangible and positive impact resulting from their sustainability initiatives.

Yes, you may. Please ensure the entry meets the eligibility criteria and aligns with the specific category requirements.

Use the online entry form. Upload all supporting documents/materials and provide your contact details, including your office address, for confirmation of receipt. Please note that there is a maximum file size limit of 5MB per file, and exceeding this limit may cause issues with processing your entry.

JWA values and celebrates diverse cultures and languages. As a global award, we invite experts from various countries and regions to join our judging panel. To ensure a smooth judging process, all entrants are required to submit their materials in English. Please note that if the supporting materials are not in English and do not include English translations (or subtitles for videos), they may regrettably not be accepted by the judging panel.

No, there is no fee to enter the Awards. Participation is completely free.

No, you may not. Please ensure that your submission is complete and meets the specific criteria of the chosen category as modifications cannot be made afterwards.

If you wish to withdraw your submission, please reach out to the Awards Committee directly and submit your withdrawal request before 29 March 2024.

All entries will be reviewed by the Awards Committee before being submitted to the Judging Panel, consisting of experts who possess extensive knowledge and experience in the jewellery industry and/or sustainability. They will assess the entries based on predefined criteria, including but not limited to environmental impact, innovation, community engagement and overall sustainability practices.

The Judging Panel will select the Finalists in May, and their names will be announced during Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) in June 2024. The list of Finalists will be published on our website, and all Finalists will receive email notifications.

The Winners will be chosen by the Judging Panel in July and announced within the same month. The Winners will be presented with trophies during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) in September 2024. No cash prizes will be awarded.

Considering the possibility of receiving a substantial number of entries, it is not feasible to provide individual feedback or evaluations for non-winning entries. However, the judging process aims to provide fair and comprehensive assessments based on the established criteria.

Yes, all Finalists will be invited to participate in the panel discussion as part of the Sustainability Heroes Panel Series during JGW in September. While we would be delighted to have all Finalists join the panel, participation is not mandatory.

You may reach out to the Awards Committee by emailing [email protected].We will be happy to assist you and address any concerns that you may have.

Jewellery World Awards (JWA) is an annual programme, covering businesses from mine-to-market in the international jewellery industry. Established in 2012, and formerly known as the JNA Awards, it receives entries from all over the world. An independent, robust, transparent and intellectually rigorous judging process honours outstanding individuals and exceptional companies that make significant contributions and have a positive impact in the world of jewellery and gemstones.

Organised by Informa Markets Jewellery, JWA is one of the most respected awards among the international jewellery and gemstone community. JWA promotes innovation, excellence, best practices, genuine leadership, and the advancement of sustainability, for the betterment of all.

JWA embraces a broad range of entrants. Companies or individuals seeking to elevate their brand, showcase achievements and successes, recognise teamwork, be seen amongst leaders of the industry, and share business best-practices, should enter JWA.

It is FREE to enter JWA. Each company may enter a maximum of three (3) categories. Once shortlisted as an Honouree, a fee to cover the comprehensive Honouree Package is paid. This covers exclusive materials and global marketing campaigns. By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to pay an Honouree Package fee of US$2,800 for the first shortlisted category, and US$500 for any subsequent category. No additional fee will be incurred if an Honouree becomes the Recipient. Please refer to the “Entry Submission” page for more details.

JWA 2021 has 9 categories. This includes the Lifetime Achievement Award which is selected by the organiser. Each entrant can enter up to three (3) categories.

Online registration is required to view the category judging criteria and enter JWA. By creating an online entry account, you can register for JWA, preview judging criteria, submit entries, and update personal information / answers, any time before the entry deadline on 3 September 2021 (Friday) at 23:59 Hong Kong time. Click HERE to create an online entry account or HERE to login to your account.

JWA respects all cultures and languages. As an international award, experts from different countries and regions are invited to the judging panel. To facilitate the judging session, entrants are required to use English unless specified otherwise. If supporting documents contain languages other than English (e.g. certificate, video, etc), please provide English captions or subtitles, or they may not be accepted by the judging panel.

Judges look for innovation and high standards, especially those demonstrating best-business practices and excellence, regardless of the scale of business operation, area of specialisation and geographical location.

Honourees, and shortlisted finalists, of JWA will be announced via the Online Announcement of Honourees in October, 2021.

JWA Recipients will be announced at the JWA Ceremony and Gala Dinner on 21 February 2022, during Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai.