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Circle of Distinction Award:

CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION DINNER

The prestigious Rainbow Room at RockefellerPlaza in New York City is the setting for the annual American Gem Society Circle of Distinction Dinner held each year during the JA/NY Show.On this evening, the most prominent members of the jewelry industry gather to honor and recognize the achievements of their peers and colleagues.

The Lifetime Achievement Award — One of the highest honors an individual may receive from the Society

The award was instituted to honor those who have made significant contributions to the industry throughout their career.

The American Gem Society Triple Zero Award — Signifies the highest grade a diamond can receive in American Gem Society nomenclature

This award was established to recognize members of the jewelry industry for their accomplishments and contributions.Award recipients are not required to be Society titleholders or members, but must have a record of service to the industry and must uphold the professional excellence and ethical standards of the Society.

AGS Lifetime Achievement Award

2008     John J. Kennedy

2007     Nathan Light

2006     Matthew G. Stuller

2005     Ronald R. Harder

2004     Matthew Runci

2003     G. Robert Crowningshield, CG*

2002     Michael D. Roman

2001     Richard T. Liddicoat, ECG*

2000     Alfred L. Woodill

AGS Triple Zero Awards 

2008    Anna Martin

             Hugh Glenn

2007    Ellen Lacy, CGA

             Tom Moses

2006    Thomas A. Andruskevich

             Michael Bondanza 

2005   William G. Underwood, CGA

            The Green Family:

            John A. Green, Marc A. Green and Robert E. Green 

2004   Mark & Candy Udell

            George Holmes

2003   The Kwiat Family:

            David S. Kwiat, Lowell M. Kwiat, Sheldon F. Kwiat, and Jacques Roisen

            Lee Berg

            Cecilia Gardner

2002   Bill Boyajian, CG

            Ralph Destino

            Richard Krementz, Jr.

            Harold Tivol

2001   Helene Fortunoff

             Laurie Hudson

             Koichi Takahashi

             Gabi TolkowskyTM, RS

2000   HerbBridge, CG & BobBridge

             Leon Tempelsman

             Lynn Diamond

             Walter Fischer

*Deceased