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The honorees include a notable jewelry brand, an industry veteran, and an independent retailer.
The honorees at the 2026 Diamonds Do Good gala will be Tiffany & Co., Anna Martin, and CD Peacock.
New York—Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has announced the winners of its 2026 Diamonds Do Good Awards.
The award recognizes leaders whose vision, ethics, and innovation are shaping the future of the global diamond industry and the communities it affects, said DDG.
The 2026 honorees are Tiffany & Co., Anna Martin, and CD Peacock.
Tiffany & Co. and its foundation will receive the Vanguard of Sustainable Luxury Award. DDG praised the LVMH-owned jeweler’s dedication to sustainability.
“Tiffany & Co. is dedicated to traceability, responsible sourcing, and protecting the natural world by taking bold action on climate change and conservation,” said the organization.
Martin will receive the Good Award for Lifetime achievement, honoring her four decades in the jewelry industry.
The award celebrates Martin’s “groundbreaking career in responsible diamond financing [and] her leadership in shaping global markets.”
Martin joined GIA in August 2014 as its senior vice president of global development, working to foster GIA’s relationships with industry leaders and overseeing its global beneficiation efforts.
In January 2022, GIA named her senior vice president for institute and industry relations.
Martin also served as a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 1997 to 2011, including as vice chair from 2008 to 2011.
Before joining GIA, Martin worked for decades on the banking side of the industry, first with ABN Amro and then with Standard Chartered Bank, where she served as managing director and head of global marketing for diamonds and jewelry.
Martin retired from GIA at the end of 2023, but has remained active in the industry. She is the immediate past-president of DDG and remains on its board.
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The award recognizes leaders whose vision, ethics, and innovation are shaping the future of the global diamond industry and the communities it affects, said DDG.
The 2026 honorees are Tiffany & Co., Anna Martin, and CD Peacock.
Tiffany & Co. and its foundation will receive the Vanguard of Sustainable Luxury Award. DDG praised the LVMH-owned jeweler’s dedication to sustainability.
“Tiffany & Co. is dedicated to traceability, responsible sourcing, and protecting the natural world by taking bold action on climate change and conservation,” said the organization.
Martin will receive the Good Award for Lifetime achievement, honoring her four decades in the jewelry industry.
The award celebrates Martin’s “groundbreaking career in responsible diamond financing [and] her leadership in shaping global markets.”
Martin joined GIA in August 2014 as its senior vice president of global development, working to foster GIA’s relationships with industry leaders and overseeing its global beneficiation efforts.
In January 2022, GIA named her senior vice president for institute and industry relations.
Martin also served as a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 1997 to 2011, including as vice chair from 2008 to 2011.
Before joining GIA, Martin worked for decades on the banking side of the industry, first with ABN Amro and then with Standard Chartered Bank, where she served as managing director and head of global marketing for diamonds and jewelry.
Martin retired from GIA at the end of 2023, but has remained active in the industry. She is the immediate past-president of DDG and remains on its board.
Chicago jeweler CD Peacock will receive the Community Impact Award, celebrating its commitment to its community and legacy of impact, leadership, and generosity, said DDG.
The jeweler works with several charities, including the Beautiful Lives Project, Cradles to Crayons, The Community House, and the Hinsdale Humane Society.
DDG also noted the retailer’s leadership in promoting natural diamonds.
“CD Peacock continues to set the standard for integrity in the jewelry industry and the power of purpose-driven leadership,” said DDG.
“Diamonds Do Good celebrates leaders who recognize that real success comes from combining strong business results with purpose-driven impact,” said Pete Engel, incoming chair of Diamonds Do Good.
“These honorees embody the values today’s consumers care most about: responsibility, transparency, and genuine community investment.”
The awards will be presented at DDG’s annual gala on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
For tickets and information about sponsorship opportunities, visit the DDG website.
Founded in 2006, Diamonds Do Good, formerly known as the Diamond Empowerment Fund, is a nonprofit organization that works to highlight the positive impact of the natural diamond industry.
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