Scott Berg, Board President of American Gem Society (left)
Hank Siegel, President of Hamilton Jewelers (center)
Ruth Batson, CEO of American Gem Society (right)
RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY® AWARD - HANK B. SIEGEL OF HAMILTON JEWELERS
Princeton,
NJ, – July, 2016 – On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, the American Gem Society (AGS) honored
three esteemed leaders in the jewelry industry at a gala in New York City. Hamilton’s president and CEO, Hank Siegel, was
amongst those recognized as a recipient of The AGS Triple Zero® Award.
Announced
during the 16th annual Circle of Distinction Dinner, the jewelry
industry’s most prestigious event, The Triple Zero® Award is synonymous with
excellence, and is presented to leaders in the jewelry industry for their countless
accomplishments and contributions to the industry and their communities. The term “Triple Zero” represents the highest
grade in the AGS Diamond Grading Standards, thus recognizing outstanding
leaders in the jewelry industry.
Mr.
Siegel stated “It is such an honor to receive this important recognition in our
industry. Our firm strives for leadership
in every area of our business and it is extremely gratifying to receive such a
prominent acknowledgement. I am grateful
for the award and thank AGS for granting me the opportunity to be part of this
prestigious commemoration”.
Hank
joined Hamilton as the third generation of the Siegel family in 1982 and was
appointed as president and CEO in 1993. Mr. Siegel is a graduate of Emory
University, where he received his BBA, Boston University Graduate School of
Management, where he received his MBA, and the GIA’s Graduate Gemologist in
Residence Program. In 1986, he became a Certified Gemologist Appraiser from the
American Gem Society.
In
2005, Mr. Siegel completed serving a two-year term as President of the Jewelers
Vigilance Committee. In 2008 he was
elected a Governor of the Gemological Institute of America. He has also served on the boards of many organizations
in the gem and jewelry industry. He is a
member of the New Jersey and Palm Beach Chapters of the Young President’s
Organization. Hank resides in Princeton
with wife, Lisette, & has two sons, Andrew and Benjamin.
The
American Gem Society is the country's preeminent jewelry trade organization
dedicated to consumer protection. Since 1934, the nonprofit organization has
stood as a cornerstone of the fine jewelry industry, holding member jewelers to
the highest of standards and business ethics.
Hamilton
is a third generation family owned and operated firm with locations in
Princeton and Palm Beach. The company
has earned a reputation for excellence in client service, value, and quality
since 1912. For more information, please
visit www.hamiltonjewelers.com
Andrew, Hank, Lisette, and Benjamin
Siegel
Press Contact: Donna Bouchard | T: 609.4575 | E: donna@hamiltonjewelers.com
