b'ABOUT GEM AWARDSGEM Awards, hosted by Jewelers of America, is the fine jewelry and watch industryspremier accolade gala that recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches. Established in 2002, GEM Awards are presented in several categories, including the prestigious GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement. GEM Award nominees in additional categories are voted on by the GEM Awards judges whose votes are sent to an independent firm to determine the winners. The winners are announced during the GEM Awards ceremony. Proceeds from GEM Awards help Jewelers of America continue to provide valuable programs, benefits, education and advocacy for their members.2026 GEM AWARDS COMMITTEECHAIR COMMITTEE Annie DorescaMichelle Graff Marion FaselSarin BachmannDCA National JewelerThe Adventurine JCK & LUXURY Tanya DukesSally Morrison David BonaparteEditorDe Beers GroupJewelers of AmericaDorit EngelRebecca Moskal Sam BroekemaCHANEL COMMUNIQUNatural Diamond Council Jennifer GandiaJill Newman Gannon BrousseauGreenwich St. Jewelers EditorCOUTURE Lauren Harwell Godfrey Harwell GodfreyTHE GEM AWARDS JUDGESThe nominees for each category are carefully evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts. These professionals review the achievements of each nominee based on their body of work from a specific time period. Ballots are submitted to an independent firm to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the results. The winners, determined by this impartial process, will be revealed live at the GEM Awards ceremony tonight. We extend our gratitude to the judging body for their dedication and expertise in recognizing excellence in the industry.Marla Aaron Annie Doresca Jay Hartington Paige ReddingerRon AndersonTanya Dukes Steven Holtzman Yael Reinholdand David Rees Amy Elliott Beth Hutchens Paul SchneiderMilena LazazzeraDorit Engel Susan M. Jacques Jennifer ShankerMartins AlexandreSarin Bachmann Frank Everett Bernard James Daisy Shaw-EllisDavid Bonaparte Marion Fasel Anita Ko Trace SheltonSophie Bille Brahe Jennifer Gandia Sally Morrison Kirsty StoneSam Broekema Rachel Garrahan Rebecca Moskal Joanne TeichmanGannon Brousseau Lauren Harwell Godfrey Irene Neuwirth Brent Neale WinstonAnnabel Davidson Michelle Graff Jill Newman Alexis WolfeAnthony DeMarco Melanie Grant Jean Prounis10 24TH ANNUAL GEM AWARDS'