Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)’s 20 Under Forty Awards celebrate exceptional young leaders shaping the gem and jewellery industry. The GJEPC recently opened nominations for the 2026 edition. Honorees will be recognized at IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026, being held August 5–9 at the Jio World Convention Centre and August 6–10 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
Every industry evolves through the energy, vision, and determination of its next generation. Across the gem and jewellery sector, we are witnessing a remarkable cohort of young entrepreneurs who are expanding businesses, entering new markets, embracing innovation, and contributing to the industry’s growth.
To recognize these emerging achievers, GJEPC instituted the 40 Under 40 Awards, which were presented during the past three editions of IIJS Bharat – Premiere. For the 4th edition, the GJEPC once again invites nominations for the newly redefined 20 Under 40 Awards. It aims to make the recognition more selective, spotlighting young leaders who are helping shape the future of the industry.
GJEPC invite you to nominate yourself or recommend a deserving individual whose achievements merit recognition.
Nominees will be evaluated based on:
• Brand building and customer engagement
• Business growth and international outreach
• Leadership and team development
• Contributions that have strengthened the reputation and growth of the gem and jewellery sector
The objective of this initiative is not only to recognise success, but also to spotlight individuals whose vision, enterprise and commitment are creating new opportunities for the industry. It encourages you to participate and help GJEPC identify the emerging leaders who are making a difference today and are poised to become the industry’s torchbearers of tomorrow.
Please Submit your nomination here:
https://iijs.gjepc.org/p/r/6a3cf9496c4622038dfe07f8
