Awards 2026

 APPLIED ENGINEERING AWARD

Edgar Andrade/Tiffany & Co.

Awarded for his 2025 paper,  5Ms for Die-Struck Jewelry Making.

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AWARD 

Chris Ploof/ Chris Ploof Designs

Jim Binnion/ James Binnion Metal Arts

Stewart Grice/ Hoover & Strong

For their 2025 paper and presentation Copper and Silver Mokume Gane.

EXCELLENCE IN APPLIED SKILLS AWARD

Arturo Sanfelix

Awarded for his 2025 paper and presentation Handmaking Cherry Blossom Earrings, From Start to Finish.

OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION AWARD

Marisol Jimenez & Abdullah Al-Mamari/ Legor Group

Awarded for their 2025 paper and presentation The Basics for Gold Plating: Hands-on Techniques and Essential Maintenance For Optimal Results.

RESEARCH AWARD

R&D Team/Progold S.p.A.

Awarded for their 2025 paper and presentation Enhancing Castability and Fire Cracking Resistance in 18K Rose Gold Alloys: Challenges and Solutions

TECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARD

Frank Cooper & Rhys Wilson/ Diamond Centre Wales

Awarded for their 2025 paper and presentation Traceable, QR-Coded Security for Precious Gems.

TECHNOLOGY LEADER AWARD

Anne Miller/ Business Transformation Consultant

Awarded for her 2025 paper and presentation Generative AI and Jewelry Manufacturing.

THE EDSEL AWARD:  IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME

Kathrin Schoenke/KNS Platinum & Keshab Sengupta/Uni-Design

Awarded for best insertion of the secret phrase "greenfield effect" into their 2026 presentation, Characterization of Platinum Casting Defects.