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Discovered during Raymond Mason's 2012 trip to Thailand – Composite rubies and sapphires. - AGA's FTC report…
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Announcement: Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) General Election
Over the next 2 months, AGA General Election for board leadership 2023 - 2026 will occur. Qualified AGA Members will be emailed and asked to exercise their vote by participating in both the online nomination and final voting processes. We hope to motivate participation from our qualified voters and candidates, and to deliver full transparency in this democratic election process. This important event occurs once every three years and shapes the future and legacy of the Accredited Gemologists Association. (Suggestion: please review the upcoming election procedure, qualifications to participate, and nomination and voting deadlines.)
Important Dates (2022):
1. Announcement - AGA announces upcoming election
2. Nominate
August 24: Call for Nominations; emailed to qualified AGA Voting Members
September 15: Nomination submission deadline
3. Vote
September 20: Voting Slate; emailed to qualified AGA Voting Members
October 1: Voting submission deadline
Who can participate in the voting process of AGA General Election? If you are a current AGA Member in good standing and have membership status of Voting Member or Retired Member, you will receive emails from AGA requesting you to participate in our election.
Who is able to run for AGA governance leadership positions? Desirable candidates are individual persons who qualify and agree to serve the AGA Board, by meeting the following criteria:
- Must be AGA Voting Members in good standing for a minimum of three years
- Must be willing to participate in Board activities including monthly virtual meetings, conference planning and logistics, and, if possible, attend the annual Tucson Board meeting held the day before the AGA Tucson Conference
- Must be willing to serve as a volunteer and commit time, energy, and effort to AGA activities for a 3-year term
To learn more about the AGA election and governance, visit the AGA Constitution ↓ (.pdf)
- Governance - Article XII
- Election of Officers and Governors - XIII
- Board of Governors - Article XIV
- Committees - Article XVII
Gary Roskin - 2022 Antonio Bonanno Award Recipient
The Accredited Gemologists Association is pleased to announce that Gary Roskin is to receive the 2022 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology joining twenty-five of the world’s leading gemologists.
AGA Membership
Accredited Gemologists Association is a professional peer society providing a network for sharing gemological information and skills. AGA proudly counts some of the world’s leading gemologists as members and is internationally respected as a premier gemological organization.
As an AGA member, you gain:
- Peer recognition for active participation in educational programs and industry forums
- Personal satisfaction of improving your skills and contributing to your profession
- Access to exclusive gemological webinars and presentations
- Inclusion in the “find a member” search function on the AGA website
An Opportunity to support AGA's Mission – become an AGA Sponsor or Donor
AGA is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards in Gemological Education, Research, and Ethics. Your donation will allow AGA to provide Gemological Education Scholarships, Fund Gemological Research Projects, and expand our Positive Roles in the world of Gemology.
Read more about becoming an AGA sponsor or donor…
Please consider supporting these donors as they support the mission of AGA:
- Steve Wexler, Wexler Insurance Co.
- Center for Curiosity, Kushal Sacheti & Galaxy USA Inc.
- Art Samuels, EstateBuyers.com
- Mark Cullinan, Cullinan Diamonds
About the AGA Gemological Research Grant…
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About the Accredited Gemologists Association
Established in 1974, AGA was envisioned as a network for sharing gemological information and skills. The international Accredited Gemologists Association of today proudly counts among our members some of the world’s leading independent gemologists.
The AGA is an independent, international, nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Gemological Education & Research
Identification & Evaluation of Gem Materials
Development of Professional Standards of Analysis, Practice & Ethics
We are an organization of all beliefs and cultures and share a common bond of the love of gemstones. AGA believes in excellence and is dedicated to establishing the highest professional standards of practice.
The annual AGA Board Meeting is held the day before the Tucson AGA Conference, while the annual AGA Membership Meeting is held the day of the Tucson AGA Conference. Both events are held in the same facility as the AGA Conference.
For more details about our organization, please view the following organizational documents. (.pdf files)
- Code of Ethics ↓
- Bylaws ↓
- Constitution ↓
Voting Membership is available to anyone holding an acceptable credential from the Gemological Institute of America, Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Canadian Gemmological Association, or other school of gemology as approved by the AGA Board of Governors. Non-voting memberships are available to others as Associates, Students, or Corporations.
Officers & Board of Governors for 2/2020–2/2023
Officers
President: Teri Brossmer, GG, MGA®
Vice President: Ted Irwin, GG, ICGA
Secretary: Heidi Harders, GG
Treasurer: Adam Ostrow, GG
Immediate Past President: Stuart Robertson, GG
Board of Governors
Gina D'Onofrio, FGA, FGAA, MGA®
Donna Hawrelko, FGA, FCGmA
Richard Hughes, FGA
Çiğdem Lüle, PhD, FGA, GG (GIA), DGA
Raymond Mason, GG
Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Committees
Educational Standards and Outside Association Relationship Committee:Donna Hawrelko
Educational Committee: Heidi Harders with Çiğdem Lüle & Donna Hawrelko
Certified Gemological Laboratory Committee: Gary Smith & Richard Hughes
Membership Committee: Renee Newman
Bonanno Award Committee: Stuart Robertson, with former Bonanno Award recipients Christopher Smith, Richard Hughes & Shane McClure
Sponsorship Committee: Teri Brossmer, with Alanna Campbell, Barbara Kolatar, Douglas Liebman
Education Scholarship & Research Grants Committee: Heidi Harders, with Breanne Avender, Jane Chaikowsky & Çiğdem Lüle