GIA International Alumni Awards

Recognizing leadership and commitment.

Drawn from the Association's worldwide membership, two individuals are recognized each year at the annual Alumni Association event in Tucson. These awards honor member contributions to their chapters, the Association, and the industry.

GIA International Alumni Achievement Award
Given to an individual member who:
    • Demonstrates and furthers integrity, ethical business practices and professionalism
    • Achieves in and is dedicated to a career in the gem and jewelry industry, academics (continuing education) and chapter activities.
GIA International Alumni Leadership Award
Given to a chapter officer who:
    • Demonstrates mentorship; welcomes new members; promotes GIA’s nonprofit mission 
    • Promotes an active, growing chapter through innovative programs and activities Promotes continuing education for members.
    • Sets an example for chapter membership by demonstrating integrity; ethics; professionalism; leadership; and commitment to maintaining and enhancing a vital, dynamic chapter.
Chapter Officers: How do you nominate your chapter members for these awards?
    • Contact your chapter members for nominations, based on the criteria listed above.
    • Have your chapter members vote to determine one Alumni Achievement Award winner and one Alumni Leadership Award winner by July 31 of each year.
    • Contact GIA by August 8, with the names of the two winners from your chapter.
Individual Chapter Members: How do you get nominated or how do you nominate someone?
    • If you'd like to be considered for an award, contact your chapter officer.
    • If there's no chapter near you, please contact the GIA Alumni Association.
    • If you'd like to nominate a graduate, please submit your nomination, based on the criteria listed above.

  • Once GIA receives names of the winners from all Alumni chapters worldwide, the Alumni Executive Council and key leadership from GIA Institute Advancement and Education will select one winner from each category. The International Alumni Achievement Award winner and International Alumni Leadership Award winner will be presented at the Alumni event held in Tucson the following year.

In addition to honoring the two International Award winners, all chapter winners will be introduced and recognized at the Tucson event, with significant publicity in the GIA Insider, alum.connect, and press releases. All chapter winners will also be listed on the Alumni Web site.

Alumni Association


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Call 760-603-4145

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