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JSA to Honor GIA Employee at Annual Luncheon
The organization will present an award to Amy-Elise Signeavsky, law enforcement and diamond recovery manager at GIA.
The Jewelers' Security Alliance will give out awards at its annual luncheon on March 15, including the Industry Service award to GIA’s Amy-Elise Signeavsky.
New York—The Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) will host its annual luncheon at the New York Yacht Club this Saturday.
During the luncheon, JSA will present several awards to recipients for their work in ensuring the safety and security of the jewelry industry.
Its 20th annual Industry Service Award will be given to Amy-Elise Signeavsky, law enforcement and diamond recovery manager at the Gemological Institute of America.
"Amy-Elise has made extraordinary contributions to the safety and security of the jewelry industry through her work at GIA. Her expertise in diamond recovery and collaboration with law enforcement has been instrumental in protecting the integrity of the jewelry market,” said JSA President Jennifer Mulvihill.
“She has been a valuable ally to JSA and to law enforcement, vigorously sharing her outstanding knowledge and expertise to enhance security measures throughout the industry."
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During the luncheon, JSA will present several awards to recipients for their work in ensuring the safety and security of the jewelry industry.
Its 20th annual Industry Service Award will be given to Amy-Elise Signeavsky, law enforcement and diamond recovery manager at the Gemological Institute of America.
"Amy-Elise has made extraordinary contributions to the safety and security of the jewelry industry through her work at GIA. Her expertise in diamond recovery and collaboration with law enforcement has been instrumental in protecting the integrity of the jewelry market,” said JSA President Jennifer Mulvihill.
“She has been a valuable ally to JSA and to law enforcement, vigorously sharing her outstanding knowledge and expertise to enhance security measures throughout the industry."
JSA will also present the 26th annual James B. White Law Enforcement Award to Detective Caleb S. Martin, FBI task force officer with the Forsyth County, Georgia Sheriff's Office.
Martin’s law enforcement work has contributed to combating jewelry-related crimes, said Scott Guginsky, JSA executive vice president.
"His dedication to investigating complex cases and collaborating across jurisdictions has resulted in notable success in apprehending perpetrators and recovering stolen merchandise. His contributions have undoubtedly made the jewelry industry safer, and he is incredibly deserving of this award."
For more information about the event, contact JSA President Jennifer Mulvihill at 212-687-0328 or 800-537-0067, or by email at Jennifer.mulvihill@jewelerssecurity.org.
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