The IIJA recognises fifty honours spread across seven groups. This is the complete guide.
Group 1: Lifetime & Statesmanship (Gold) — 4 Honours
1. Lifetime Achievement Award — the IIJA's most senior individual honour, for multi-decade contribution at the highest standard.
2. Jewellery Industry Leadership — Hall of Fame — for the leaders whose institutional influence has shaped the industry itself.
3. Heritage Legacy Award — Family Business Excellence — the multi-generational family houses setting the standard for stewardship.
4. Global Indian Jewellery Icon — the individual or house carrying Indian jewellery to the world stage.
Group 2: Retail Excellence (Only Gold Jewellery Retailer) — 14 Honours
5. Jewellery Company of the Year — the apex commercial honour.
6. Jewellery Brand of the Year.
7. National Jewellery Retailer of the Year — large-scale retailer operating across multiple Indian states.
8. Upcoming National Jewellery Retailer of the Year.
9. Emerging National Jewellery Retailer of the Year.
10. Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (West).
11. Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (South).
12. Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (North).
13. Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (East).
14. Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (Central).
15. Best International Jewellery Retailer of the Year.
16. Tier 2–3 Jewellery Retailer Experience of the Year.
17. Most Upcoming Jewellery Retailer in Tier 2–3.
18. Most Emerging Jewellery Retailer in Tier 2–3.
Group 3: Manufacturing & Wholesaler Category (Gold) — 13 Honours
19. Manufacturer of the Year.
20. Most Upcoming Manufacturer of the Year.
21. Most Emerging Manufacturer of the Year.
22. Bridal Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year.
23. Mangalsutra Manufacturer of the Year.
24. Machine Bangle Manufacturer of the Year.
25. Antique Heritage Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year.
26. Temple Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year.
27. Jewellery Masterpiece Manufacturer of the Year.
28. Fusion Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year.
29. Divine Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year.
30. Gold Chain and Lightweight Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year.
31. Luxury Mounting Manufacturer of the Year.
Group 4: Leadership Award (Gold) — 6 Honours
32. CEO of the Year.
33. Jewellery Designer of the Year.
34. Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 1.
35. Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 2.
36. Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 3.
37. Women Entrepreneur of the Year.
Group 5: Digital Award (Gold & Silver) — 3 Honours
38. Best Digital and E-Commerce Company of the Year.
39. Most Innovative Jeweller of the Year.
40. Most Innovative Jewellery Exhibition of the Year.
Group 6: Silver Awards — 8 Honours
41. Jewellery Company of the Year.
42. Jewellery Brand of the Year.
43. National Jewellery Retailer of the Year.
44. Manufacturer of the Year.
45. Most Upcoming Manufacturer of the Year.
46. Best Artefacts Manufacturer of the Year.
47. Best Contemporary Manufacturer of the Year.
48. Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year.
Group 7: Platinum Awards — 2 Honours
49. Best Platinum Jewellery Innovator of India.
50. Outstanding Contribution to Platinum Jewellery Industry.
The Architecture
The IIJA recognises the senior figures (Group 1), gold retail excellence (Group 2), the makers and wholesalers (Group 3), the individuals leading the industry (Group 4), the digital vanguard (Group 5), a dedicated silver tier (Group 6), and a dedicated platinum tier (Group 7).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many honours does the IIJA recognise? 50 honours across 7 groups.
What is the most important IIJA honour? Jewellery Company of the Year is the apex commercial honour. Lifetime Achievement Award is the apex individual honour.
Can a brand win more than one IIJA honour? Yes. Brands can be recognised in multiple categories where their work meets the criteria.
Are international brands eligible for IIJA honours? Yes — specifically for the Best International Jewellery Retailer of the Year category. Indian brands are eligible across all 50 categories.
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Fifty honours. Independently juried. Audited by an external firm. ₹21,000 per category.