Anita Agrawal

Jewels 4 Ever · Best Bargains · Centennial College

2024 Canadian Jeweller Award winner for Manufacturer of the Year and Best Gemstone Jewellery. CEO of a 35-year Canadian manufacturing company with 20,000+ B2B clients in 20 countries. Nominated for the Premier's Award for Business Excellence. Featured on CBC News. And she gives back to Canada by teaching the next generation of jewellers at Centennial College — shaping the future of the trade from the classroom up.

Sako Krikorian

Diamond by Sako · Fantastic Jewellery Canada

30+ years pushing the boundaries of diamond design. A globe-trotting creative force whose work appears in high-end boutiques worldwide. Featured by media near and far for his larger-than-life personality and his philosophy that every diamond tells a story. Deeply committed to community and industry mentorship.

Gino DeVuono

The DeVuono Group · former Movado Canada

A pillar of industry governance — past president of the Canadian Jewellers 24 Karat Club, CJA board director, and decades-long connector of people across retail, wholesale and watches. Quoted in national trade media on everything from luxury strategy to the future of the industry. Known as someone who gives back quietly and consistently.

Brett Haliday

Froggo Business Services · former Michael Hill North America

Built Michael Hill Canada from scratch to 86 stores coast to coast. Won the Retail Council of Canada's Talent Development Award. Now dedicates his expertise to the whole industry through CJA webinar series and business strategy coaching. A leader whose impact spans continents, media features, and the next generation of retail jewellers.

Haimy Mann

CrownRing · co-founder

Co-founded CrownRing in 1999 with a vision to make everyday people feel like royalty. Grew it into one of Canada's most beloved bridal and matrimonial jewellery brands, stocked across hundreds of retailers. A brand builder whose story has been told across trade and lifestyle media, and whose community values run through every piece the company makes.

Kevin Vantyghem

Vantyghem Diamonds · CJA Board Director

A champion of Canadian diamond traceability, ethical sourcing, and responsible supply chains. Active CJA board director and Young Diamantaires contributor, Kevin has been at the forefront of industry conversations worldwide — from Kitchener to Antwerp. His advocacy for transparency has put the Canadian standard on the global map.