After a moderately successful international solo career, Dennis later received great success as a writer of pop songs, scoring eight UK number ones and winning five Ivor Novello Awards. impacts the jewelry industry by identifying and tracking down those criminals who are involved in jewelry theft, fraud, and other crimes related to the industry,” said Coleman-Phelps.Cathy Dennis is a British singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. embodies dedication, integrity, and excellence in service to his country. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Tampa division. Kennedy Award, presented to outstanding law enforcement and security professionals who have served the jewelry industry, went to Special Agent Mark Dennis Jr. Louis, who has demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions to the industry, is the perfect selection and most deserving candidate for this award,” said Coleman-Phelps. “The AGS Guild of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, education, and service to the AGS Guilds and its members.

Guild President Anne Howitt accepted the award. The 2023 Guild of the Year Award was presented to the St. The award recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to the AGS national guilds, named in honor of the society’s first female president. She presented the 2023 Sallie Morton Award to William Frost of the Roanoke and Maryland National Capital Guild. Tiana Yamaguchi of Vardy’s Jewelers in Cupertino, California.Īmanda Coleman-Phelps, chair of the International Guilds Council, also presented awards at the luncheon.Taryn Quigley of TQ Diamonds in Madison, Wisconsin.Andrea Pooler of Hill & Company in Yorkshire, England.Lex Melendez of Carter’s Collective Fine Jewelry in Petal, Mississippi.Andrea Lopez-Irlanda of Jae’s Jewelers in Coral Gables, Florida.Abigail Hinds-Aldrich of Brown Goldsmiths & Co., Inc.Amberlee Haddix of Ross Elliot Jewelers in Terre Haute, Indiana.The grant covered the cost of Conclave registration and lodging and provided a $500 gift card from AGS for travel expenses.īrown also congratulated the seven recipients of the Young Titleholders’ Conclave Scholarships, who each received a free registration to Conclave. The Black in Jewelry Coalition partnered with the Young Titleholders’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to award one BIJC member a grant for Conclave.īrown also honored that recipient, Nifé Le Blanc.

(Image courtesy of the American Gem Society) The 2023 Young Titleholder of the Year Award was presented to Courtney Sivard of BC Clark Jewelers.

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