b'ABOUT GEM AWARDSGEM Awards, hosted by Jewelers of America, is the fine jewelry and watch industrys premier accolade gala that recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches. Each year, 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 Committee, whose votes are sent live to an independent firm to determine the winners. The winners will be announced live during the GEM Awards ceremony. GEM Awards, established in 2002, celebrates industry greats and those with an unmatched commitment to excellence. Proceeds from GEM Awards help Jewelers of America continue its efforts to enhance consumer confidence in the jewelry industry.2024 GEM AWARDS COMMITTEECHAIR COMMITTEE Annie DorescaMichelle Graff Marion FaselSarin BachmannBlack in Jewelry Coalition National JewelerThe Adventurine JCK & LUXURY Dorit EngelWill Kahn IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR David BonaparteCHANEL Freelance Randi Udell AlperJewelers of America Lauren Harwell GodfreySally Morrison London Jewelers Gannon BrousseauHarwell Godfrey De Beers GroupCOUTURE Jennifer GandiaMatthew Rosenheim Greenwich St. Jewelers Tiny Jewel BoxCONGR ATULATIONS tothisyearsGEMAwardWinnersand Susan M. Jacques for receiving theLifetimeAchievementAward.'