About the Awards

Sustainability Awards 2024 by JWA celebrates fine jewellery and gemstone enterprises that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the environmental, equality, inclusivity and innovation agenda within a business context in the last three years (2021 – 2023).

To be eligible for the Awards, candidates must provide compelling evidence demonstrating the successful implementation and tangible results of their sustainability initiatives within the specified period. These encompass a diverse range of practices embracing sustainability, such as environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, responsible sourcing, innovative technologies and solutions, diversity and inclusion, and local community empowerment, among others.

The nominees must provide information proving that the results achieved through these initiatives are measurable, scalable and/or replicable.

Five (5) Award Categories:

Environmental Stewardship Award: Nature Conservation and Regeneration
Social Empowerment Award: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Manufacturing Innovation Award: Technological Advancement and Sustainable Operations
Community Engagement Award: Fostering Local Sustainability
Sustainability Leadership Award: Going beyond ESG and Driving Sustainable Transformation

The Finalists will be announced on 20 June 2024 during Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA). The Winners will be revealed in July 2024, and will receive their awards at the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) on 18 September 2024. Additionally, the Award recipients and Finalists will have the opportunity to participate in a Sustainability Heroes Panel Series during JGW.

Let’s join together in applauding those who are leading the way in sustainability and working towards building a brighter future for generations to come!

The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), previously known as the JNA Awards, was launched by Informa Markets Jewellery in 2012. It stands out in the jewellery and gemstone community for honouring industry innovators, visionaries and next-generation talents. Since 2024, the programme has shifted its focus to recognising sustainability champions through the “Sustainability Awards by JWA,” irrespective of a company’s size, area of specialisation or geographical location.

In 2025, the Awards programme features five categories that showcase best practices aligned with the 3Ps: People, Planet and Profit. These encompass initiatives such as working towards net-zero emissions; adopting eco-friendly manufacturing processes and responsible materials sourcing; leveraging cutting-edge technologies that prioritise environmental sustainability and circularity; promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, and engaging in community empowerment and collaboration.

To qualify for the Awards, applicants must provide compelling evidence demonstrating the effective implementation and tangible outcomes of their sustainability initiatives in 2024.

The Awards are exclusively open to private, commercial or for-profit enterprises.

Five (5) Award Categories:

Environmental Stewardship Award: Life Below Water & Life On Land
1. Sub-Category 1: Life Below Water
2. Sub-Category 2: Life On Land
Community Catalyst Award
Tech For A Sustainable Future Award
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
Sustainability Leadership Award

The entry period begins on 6 January 2025 and closes on 7 April 2025 (6pm HK Time). The Finalists will be announced on 19 June 2025, during the Media Gathering at Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA). The Winners will be revealed in July 2025 and will be presented with their awards at the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 17 September 2025. Furthermore, the Award recipients and Finalists will be invited to participate in JGW’s Sustainability Heroes Panel Series, tentatively set for 16 and 17 September 2025 at the AWE and HKCEC, respectively.