NEW DELHI, October 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
The Successful 2nd Edition Concludes at a Glittering Ceremony in New Delhi
Shining a spotlight on the outstanding efforts of individuals and organisations in the retail jewellery business across India, UBM India's Retail Jewellers Guild Awards (RJGA) announced the winners on September 24, 2016 at a glittering ceremony at The Lalit, New Delhi. The coveted awards, in its 2nd edition, were given in the presence of industry stalwarts and dignitaries including Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director, GIA - India & Middle East, and eminent jewellery designer Ms. Poonam Soni, and comprised categories such as 'Store of the Year', 'Employer of the Year', 'Most Innovative Marketing Campaign', 'Excellence in Customer Service' and 'Excellence in Design'.
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A unique initiative by UBM India, the RJGA along with Ernst & Young as process advisors, drew out the best of the country's talent in the industry through a methodical, laborious process of selection by an eminent jury who sifted through 454 nominations, which is more than a 100 percent increase from the launch edition of RJGA last year. The extensive award categories this year were crafted, keeping in mind the diverse activities of the retail jewellery industry.
With more than 500 jewellery retailers, manufacturers, HNIs and the capital's fashionable set in attendance, the awards night also comprised a fashion show mirroring the trends of the season with show-stoppers like actors Evelyn Sharma and Neetu Chandra along with Femina Miss India winners Aditi Arya (fbb Femina Miss India World 2015), Sushruthi Krishna (fbb Femina Miss India 2016 2nd runner-up), Sushrii Mishra and Naveli Deshmukh.
The expert jury panel who felicitated the winners comprised eminent names from the industry such as Nirupa Bhatt, Poonam Soni, Preeti Dedhia, Kapil Hetmasarai, Anil Bharwani, Varuna D Jain, Laksh Pahuja, Rhea Nasta, Aditi Kotak and Rajendra Jain. The evening also witnessed the launch of the second edition of 'India's Leading Retail Jewellery Companies' by UBM India in association with knowledge partner Avalon Global Research (AGR). The publication was unveiled by Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India, Mr, Abhijit Mukherji , Group Director, UBM India, Ms. Renu Sharma, Director, Rajwarah Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, M D, GIA - India & Middle East, Ms. Poonam Soni and Mr. Apoorba Kumar, Group Director, Business Intelligence and Awards, UBM India. A collector's publication, the report features sector analysis and insights, latest trends and future opportunities for the industry.
Speaking at the RJGA Night, UBM India Managing Director Yogesh Mudras said, "Be it the artisan who handcrafts a perfect ornament or the retailer who reaches the product to end users, everyone appreciates acknowledgement of hard work, and this is what the coveted Retail Jewellers Guild Awards (RJGA) strives to recognise and reward. The RJGA is a valuable instrument by which we hope to encourage jewellery retailers and new centres of exemplary craftsmanship in every nook and corner of India."
Winners of 'The Retail Jewellers Guild Awards 2016':
Sr. No Category Sub Category Winner Sales Process 1 Excellence in Customer Service Initiatives Kashi Jewellers Titan Company After Sales Limited - Jewellery 2 Excellence in Customer Service Initiatives Division Standalone - Less 3 Store of the Year than 1000 .sq.ft Belisma Standalone - 1000 - DIACOLOR - Fine 4 Store of the Year 5000 .sq .ft Contemporary Jewels Standalone - More 5 Store of the Year than 5000 .sq .ft A S Motiwala Chain Store - Less 6 Store of the Year than 10 Stores Motisons Jewellers Chain Store - More Waman Hari Pethe 7 Store of the Year than 10 Stores Jewellers Most Innovative Marketing B R Designs Pvt 8 Campaign 360 Degree Ltd. Most Innovative Marketing 9 Campaign Digital Murlidhar Jewellers Most Innovative Marketing Experiential / 10 Campaign Activations Reliance Jewels Most Innovative Marketing Khurana Jewellery 11 Campaign Print House Most Innovative Marketing Motisons Jewellers 12 Campaign Radio Ltd. G R Thanga Maligai Most Innovative Marketing Jewellers (India) 13 Campaign TV Pvt Ltd 14 Employer of the Year Kashi Jewellers Shobha Asar 15 Excellence in Design Diamond Jewellery Jewellery Pvt. Ltd Waman Hari Pethe 16 Excellence in Design Gold Jewellery Jewellers Waman Hari Pethe 17 Excellence in Design Silver Jewellery Jewellers Waman Hari Pethe 18 Excellence in Design Platinum Jewellery Jewellers 19 Excellence in Design Jadau Jewellery Kashi Jewellers 20 Lifetime Achievement Award Govind Dholakia 21 Women Entrepreneur of the year Smriti Bohra 22 Industry Crusader of the year Yash Agarwal
About UBM India:
UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences and seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.
For further details on the Retail Jewellers Guild Awards, please visit: http://www.retailjewellersguildawards.com
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