(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK – As Diamonds Do Good (DDG) marks its 20th year of incorporation, the organization unveils the honorees for its 2026 Diamonds Do Good Awards—recognizing leaders whose vision, ethics, and innovation are shaping the future of the global diamond industry and the communities it touches. This year’s honorees include Tiffany & Co., for redefining responsible luxury; Anna Martin, for her four decades of trailblazing leadership; and CD Peacock, for its exceptional community impact.
The awards will be presented at DDG’s highly anticipated annual gala on Thursday, May 28, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Building on last year’s sold-out dinner, the 2026 event is set to welcome an even larger assembly of global leaders, high impact changemakers, and the industry’s most sought-after visionaries.
“Diamonds Do Good celebrates leaders who recognize that real success comes from combining strong business results with purpose-driven impact,” said Pete Engel, incoming Chair of Diamonds Do Good. “These honorees embody the best of our industry. Their leadership motivates all of us.”
2026 Award Honorees
- Tiffany & Co. | The Tiffany & Co. Foundation – Vanguard of Sustainable Luxury Award
Honoring a global icon who strives to set the standard for sustainable luxury, from sharing the origins of their primary raw materials to investing in the artisans who craft their jewelry. Tiffany & Co. is dedicated to traceability, responsible sourcing and protecting the natural world by taking bold action on climate change and conservation. As a Maison that celebrates the many facets of love, sustainability lies at the heart of everything they do.
- Anna Martin – GOOD Award for Lifetime Achievement
Celebrating her groundbreaking career in responsible diamond financing, her leadership in shaping global markets, her significant contributions to GIA’s Board serving as Vice Chair and later as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development, as well as her many influential roles across industry associations, including as Chair of Diamonds Do Good, championing the integration of business excellence with meaningful social impact.
- CD Peacock – Community Impact Award
Celebrating the jeweler’s long-standing legacy of impact, leadership, and generosity, reflected in its deep commitment to the communities it serves. From its work with numerous charities, including the Beautiful Lives Project, Cradles to Crayons, The Community House, and the Hinsdale Humane Society, to its leadership in demonstrating how natural diamonds create meaningful, lasting change, CD Peacock continues to set the standard for integrity in the jewelry industry and the power of purpose-driven leadership.
“These honorees embody the values today’s consumers care most about: responsibility, transparency, and genuine community investment,” Engel added.
Event Details
The Diamonds Do Good Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, May 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Guests will enjoy an inspiring evening dedicated to global impact, responsible industry leadership, and the power of natural diamonds to uplift communities.
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Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here.
Last year’s event sold out—early registration is strongly encouraged.
About Diamonds Do Good
Founded in 2006, Diamonds Do Good is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the powerful stories of how natural diamonds help transform lives and communities around the world. Through compelling storytelling, DDG highlights the positive global impact of the natural diamond industry. Learn more here.
