2005 League of Honor Dinner

It was a veritable who’s who of industry philanthropists, as a record number of companies – 16 in all – were honored at the League of Honor dinner. The event, which marked the 10^th anniversary of the dinner, was held at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City Sept. 19. More than 750 industry leaders from across the globe attended to congratulate and show their respect for the honorees. For coverage, click here.

Share in the GIA Tradition: knowledge, integrity, authority, credibility

Enhance your image as an industry leader; give to GIA. You can associate with GIA, bring recognition to your business and help secure the gem and jewelry industry’s future with a generous, charitable gift to GIA’s non-profit programs. GIA has created many interesting and exciting benefits of giving that will provide positive publicity and showcase your generosity and leadership in the industry.

Significant tax savings may top your list of reasons to give to GIA, but there are many other benefits including:

   • Naming opportunities at our California World Headquarters, New York branch and other locations.
   • Induction into the prestigious League of Honor, Million Dollar Roundtable and Circle of Honor at VIP dinners.
   • A feature story in The Loupe: GIA World News and listing in the Honor Roll of Donors.
   • Press releases to industry publications.
   • Invitations to VIP gatherings.
   • Permanent inscription on the Donor Wall of Honor.

A gift to GIA’s recently launched, $75 million Endowment Campaign helps assure our non-profit education and research programs will continue and grow forever. Donated monies are invested in a permanent fund; interest earned may be used to further the GIA mission in perpetuity.

GIA also welcomes donations of gem specimens and jewelry as we continue to build a world-class museum collection. Your name will be attributed to the pieces you provide to our exhibits and traveling collections.

Business sponsorship of GIA events at various industry shows is an excellent opportunity for recognition among your peers. This alternative to conventional marketing (cause-related marketing) has proven highly effective for corporate sponsors.

For more information on GIA’s fundraising programs, please call Linda Ellis, Chief Development officer, at (800) 421-7250 ext. 4125, or e-mail: linda.ellis@gia.edu.