
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


