(PRESS RELEASE) TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) held the 2025 CJA Awards Dinner sponsored by De Beers Group at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, ON.
Now in its third year, award finalists from across Canada were honoured in the presence of their staff, loved ones and industry colleagues during the CJA Awards Dinner. Award winners were selected after careful deliberation by a panel of eleven Judges.
The 2025 CJA Awards were presented to the following winners:
2025 Independent Retailer of the Year Award
J.H. Young & Sons Ltd. | Brantford, ON
2025 Multi-Store Retailer of the Year Award
Appelt’s Diamonds | Winnipeg, MB
2025 Supplier of the Year Award
MDL Diamond Merchants | Toronto, ON
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2025 Emerging Business of the Year Award
Northern Watch Services Inc. | North York, ON
2025 Erol Paylan Impact Award
Sarah Dougall, Made You Look Jewellery | Toronto, ON
“Thank you to the CJA for recognizing my work and shining the light on a Queen Street West punk-indie brand!” says Sarah Dougall, 2025 Erol Paylan Impact Award Winner. “It has been my life’s work to develop and refine this platform, which endeavors to allow our community of exceptional talent to follow their dreams, find their niche, and be recognized for their unique perspectives in this ancient medium. Jewellery has been a part of human history since the beginning of time; its story is ever evolving, and so is ours. I am looking forward to the next 25 years on this one-of-a-kind path that we have chosen.”
The traditions and prestige of the CJA can be traced back over 100 years to 1918. The CJA Awards, were founded to honour the incredible achievements of individuals and companies involved in all areas of the jewellery industry across Canada.
Learn more about the CJA Awards and the winners at canadianjewellers.com/2025-cja-awards
