{"id":33022,"date":"2025-08-28T12:07:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=33022"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T06:39:08","slug":"diamonds-do-good-marks-summer-of-milestones-with-gala-grants-and-global-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/diamonds-do-good-marks-summer-of-milestones-with-gala-grants-and-global-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamonds Do Good Marks Summer of Milestones with Gala, Grants, and Global Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diamonds Do Good (DDG) wrapped up a season of achievements with its sold-out 2025 Awards Gala, the announcement of 10 entrepreneurship grant winners, and international acclaim for its video storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>The June gala in Las Vegas honoured leaders including Claudia Cividino of Jared, Tanishq, Sissy\u2019s Log Cabin, and Govind Dholakia. Botswana\u2019s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Hon. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, opened the evening by highlighting the life-changing role diamonds play in her nation\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p>In August, DDG named 10 winners of its 4th Annual Entrepreneurship Grant Program. Botswana\u2019s Tshireletso Seoromeng received the top $20,000 prize, with Tanzania\u2019s Jerusa Kitoto awarded $10,000. Eight entrepreneurs from Africa and India received $5,000 each to grow their businesses and strengthen communities.<\/p>\n<p>Capping the summer, DDG won a Silver Telly Award in the Business-to-Consumer category for its Video News Release campaign, produced with Elias World Media and Catapult Media and supported by the JCK Industry Fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis recognition is a testament to the remarkable work we\u2019ve accomplished together and the compelling story of natural diamonds we\u2019ve been able to share,\u201d said Nancy Orem Lyman, Executive Director, DDG. \u201cFrom celebrating global leaders to empowering local entrepreneurs, this summer has shown what is possible when the industry comes together with purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next Diamonds Do Good Awards will be held on 28 May 2026, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diamonds Do Good (DDG) wrapped up a season of achievements with its sold-out 2025 Awards Gala, the announcement of 10 entrepreneurship grant winners, and international acclaim for its video storytelling. 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