The JCK Industry Fund Committee has announced the 2021 recipients of its annual JCK Industry Fund grants, totaling over $253,750 to both traditional fund submissions and a new Diversity and Inclusivity grant, which came out of greater awareness that the industry can and should do more to support inclusion. Since 1997, the fund has awarded over $7 million towards program grants to benefit the jewelry industry at large.
"Coming out of a difficult and challenging year, it was important to the JCK Industry Fund Committee to support our industry and the organizations that help move it forward," says Yancy Weinrich, Chief Growth Officer, Reed Exhibitions. "The 2021 recipients are comprised of eight organizations that serve the jewelry and watch industries who will apply their JCK Industry Funds to initiatives that range from ethical sourcing, heightening consumer confidence, safety, diversity and inclusion."
The 2021 Industry Fund Grant Recipients:
· Diamonds Do Good
· Gem Legacy
· International Colored Gemstone Association
· Jewelers Security Alliance
· Jewelers Vigilance Committee
· Mercury Free Mining
· Women’s Jewelry Association
· Black in Jewelry Coalition
