The WJA Announces 2011 Shining Star Award Winners
Held in New York City...The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) announced the recipients of its 2011 Shining Star Award, which recognizes WJA members’ service to their local chapters nationwide. Awards will be presented at the "Women in the Know" Conference on Thursday in New York City.
- Renee Barry of Renee Bella, Chicago
- Elisa Browsh of Elyria Jewels, San Francisco
- Judy Colbert of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Carlsbad, California
- Carole Diamond of The Diamond Collection, Hallandale, Florida
- Claudia Endler of Claudia Endler Designs, Los Angeles
- Sue Fritz, CIC, CSA of the Jewelers Mutual Insurance, River Falls, Wisconsin
- Danielle Ingwer of Leo Ingwer, New York City
- Odaybea Morrow of Jewelry by Odaybea, Oakton, Virginia
- Susan Osborn or Warren Jewelers, Kirkland, Washington
- Julie Shaw of Armenta, Houston, Texas
- Corrie Silvia of the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA), Attleboro, Massachusetts
- Adriane Yontef of J. Yontef Diamonds and Custom Jewelry, Nashville, Tennessee
Kendra Bridel Weinman, WJA president, stated, "One of WJA’s strengths is the network of chapters that provide local networking, education, and support for members. The Shining Star Award recognizes this dedicated leadership and service at the chapter level.”
By: Denise Romano of RAPAPORT
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