The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) has announced the 5th edition of the National Jewellery Awards (NJA 2015). The winners will be unveiled at the annual award ceremony which will take place in Mumbai on February 21, 2015.

NJA 2015 has been organised across four segments – Retailer Awards, Manufacturer Awards, Jewellers Awards and Student Awards. While the former two categories are only open to GJF members, the last category is for those who are presently studying in gems & jewellery institutes. The 10 winning students will receive scholarships totalling Rs 15 lakh to pursue higher studies in the field.

The Jewellers Awards are divided into two categories – Paramparik Jewellery of the Year (North, South, Central-East and West,) and Unique Jewellery Design of the Year (Manufactured with precious metals & stones).

GJF will also unveil the “NJA Design Digest 2015”, an exclusive directory that will feature all participatingjewellery designs.  The digest will be circulated to all GJF members and associations across India.

HareshSoni, Chairman, GJF, said, “NJA 2015 will honour every aspect, contribution and endeavour that goes into encouraging and enhancing innovation, creating masterpieces and setting new benchmarks in achieving business growth in the G&J industry."