From left: the JIC's Helena Kroedel, Hall of Fame football player Dan Marino, hostess Deborah Norville, Bonnie Burman and her husband, Signet Group CEO Terry Burman.
New York—Taking a break from its efforts to promote fine jewelry, the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) turned the spotlight on three of the industry's finest on Friday night, paying honors to Bulgari, Signet Group CEO Terry Burman and writer Roberta Naas at the JIC's Sixth Annual Gem Awards.More than 600 industry leaders and professionals attended the gala, held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan. The awards are designed to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches. Retailer, manufacturer and media award recipients must meet stringent criteria and be deemed leaders in their field to receive the award, according to the JIC. This year's honorees were honored in the following categories: Bulgari for corporate communications and excellence in marketing; Burman for lifetime achievement; and Naas for excellence in jewelry and watch writing. Hall of Fame football star Dan Marino introduced and presented Bulgari's award to Francois Kress, CEO of Bulgari North America, who accepted the award on the company's behalf.Marino has had a longstanding relationship with the luxury brand.Other presenters for the evening included Mark Light, president and CEO of Sterling Jewelers, who introduced Burman, and Jason Binn, founder and CEO of Niche Media, who presented the award to Naas.For the sixth consecutive year, Inside Edition anchor Deborah Norville, a seasoned journalist and author of several books, served as mistress of ceremonies.
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