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IJO names first annual award winners
Members lauded for community leadership, customer service, design and innovation, diamond sales and jewelry knowledge
The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) recently announced the winners of a new awards program for its membership that recognizes excellence in five categories: community leadership, customer service, design and innovation, diamond sales and overall jewelry knowledge. It is the first time IJO acknowledged individual members in this way. The winners were announced during the IJO’s February 2008 annual conference in Colorado Springs, CO.
“We are pleased to reward members who go above and beyond the call of duty and perform with a level of effectiveness and integrity that deserves recognition,” says Jeff Roberts, IJO Chairman. The winner in each category received $1,000, a crystal trophy and award certificate. Additionally, IJO worked with each winner to publicize this notable accomplishment within their communities. The awards categories are as follows: Community Leadership: James Locke Jewelers, East Liverpool, Ohio Superior Customer Service: Molinelli’s Jewelers, Pocatello, Idaho Superlative Design and Innovation: Hart Jewelers, Grants Pass, Oregon Best Family Diamond Store in America: Faye’s Diamond Mine, Clinton, Arkansas Ultimate Gem and Jewelry Knowledge: Michael’s Jewelry Center, Dayton, Ohio Independent Jewelers Organization, established in 1972, is the largest jewelry buying group in the world, with over 1,150 manufacturers, designers, and jewelry retailers. The purple and white logo displayed at Master IJO Jewelers assures consumers they will receive quality jewelry from a full service and knowledgeable expert in their community whom they can trust and that meets IJO’s strict standards. To learn more about IJO, visit www.ijo.com. | ||||||||||||||||||
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