The Women’s Jewelry Association announced the 2012 Awards for Excellence winners on July 30 at Pier 60 in New York City.
Pilar Coin of Roberto Coin won the WJA Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. Thomas Andruskevich, formerly of Birks & Mayors, won the WJA Hall of Fame Ben Kaiser Award. Rio Tinto Diamonds won the WJA Hall of Fame Corporate Award. Rebecca Foerster, US vice president of Rio Tinto Diamonds, accepted on behalf of the company.
Pilar Coin (Photos courtesy of WJA)
Thomas Andruskevich
Rebecca Foerster
Other recipients include:
DESIGN – Fine Jewelry & Watches
- Kara Ross, Kara Ross Designs
MANUFACTURER/DEALER/SUPPLIER for FINE JEWELRY/GEMSTONES/METALS/WATCHES
- Andrea Hansen, formerly of Ivanka Trump
RETAIL – 15 Doors or More
- Laura Swan, Kohls
RETAIL – Fewer than 15 Doors
- Olivia Cornell, Cornell’s Jewelers
RETAIL – Non-Traditional
- Debra Puzio, QVC
SALES & MERCHANDISING
- Jan English, Frederick Goldman
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
- Lisa Cochin, Forevermark USA
MEDIA
- Roxanne Robinson, WWD
SPECIAL SERVICES
- Mary Lou Keen, AGTA
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