Crowning moments for retail jewellers

As part of the final day of the ‘Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair’, the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh retail jewellery awards were hosted at Novotel in Hitec City.

Upto 5,000 visitors were present at the function, which was followed by a gorgeous fashion show displaying works of budding designers from the State.

UBM India hosted the event and speaking at the show, Apurwa Kumar, partner of the company said, “These awards are a unique initiative honouring the best in the retail jewellery business of the States.”

A few chosen companies who excelled in the field of retail jewellery were presented with a trophy and a certificate for their contributions to the industry. The awards also saw the greatest talent in the industry get on the stage with astonishing pieces of jewellery.

MARKETING EXCELLENCE

Print ad of the year	Malabar Gold & Diamods
Most Innovative Marketing Campaign	Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers Pvt Ltd

OPERATIONAL (STORE) EXCELLENCE

Store of the Year	Less than 5000 Sq. Ft Niharika Jewelry Ensemble More than 5000 Sq. Ft Krishna Jewellers, Pearls & Gems
Retail Team of the year	Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers Pvt Ltd

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Excellence in Design - Necklace	G R Thanga Maligai Jewellers (India) Pvt Ltd
Excellence in Design - Bangles & Bracelets	Mor Jewellers
Excellence in Design - Earrings	Shobha Asar Jewellery Pvt Ltd
Excellence in Design - Rings	G R Thanga Maligai Jewellers (India) Pvt Ltd
Excellence in Design - Others	Neelkanth Jewellers
Excellence in Design - Others	Sri Balaji Jewellers

JURY’S CHOICE AWARDS

Lifetime Achievement Award	Mr. Radheshyam Gupta
Rising Star of the Year	Mr. Mahendra Tayal
Women Entrepreneur of the year	Vasundhara Kasaraneni

UBM INITIATIVE AWARDS

Emerging Player of the Year	Doshi Gems & Jewels
Special Recognition	Namo Jewels