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24 Karat Club names 'Excellence in Service' winners

August 01, 2007

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Beverly Hills, Calif.—The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California has announced that Kathryn Kimmel of the Gemological Institute of America and James "Jimmy" West of Leading Jewelers Guild will share the organization's highest honor, the 2007 Excellence in Service Award.

The award is reserved for those the club feels have made a considerable contribution to the industry, elevating consumer respect and good business practices. It will be presented at the club's annual black-tie Fall Dinner Dance on Oct. 20 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Companies interested in showcasing their products to industry leaders while making a charitable donation to a worthy cause are encouraged to donate items by contacting the event's auction chair, Vatche Fronjian of True Knots, at (818) 534-3470, fax (818) 534-3477, vatche@trueknots.com.

Charities to benefit from past events have included City of Hope, the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, the Jewelers Fund for Children and the Salvation Army.

Those wishing to attend should contact the 24 Karat Club office for tickets as soon as possible. Dues-paying members may reserve two tickets; non-members will be charged $395 per person. For information on tickets or membership, contact West Bryson at (949) 498-5530, fax (949) 498-1043, WestBryson@aol.com.

Leading Jewelers Guild COO, Executive Director and Creative Director Jimmy West.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows at a discounted price of $385 for a superior guestroom and $415 for a deluxe guestroom. Attendees have the opportunity to make this hotel their personal headquarters for the GIA's Career Fair and the dinner dance. Contact the hotel to ensure your reservation at (800) 283-8885 and mention that you are attending the 24 Karat Club event.

For more information, contact the 24 Karat Club Dinner Dance chairs Julia Baroni at (805) 964-1115, juliabaroni@baronessjewelers.com, and Erica Courtney at (323) 938-2373, erica@ericacourtney.com.
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