The 24 Karat Club Southeastern United States has announced the recipients of the organization’s 2023 scholarships.
“The 24 Karat Club SEUS is extremely proud of the tradition of awarding deserving candidates the opportunity of furthering their education through our scholarship programs,” said 24 Karat Club President Randy Lindsey. “There is no more satisfaction than having these talented award recipients acknowledge what a difference these scholarships have made in their lives. There truly is no better award than the gift of learning.”
2023 24 Karat Club SEUS scholarships include:
- Robert Foreman Memorial Scholarship, $2,000 to Jennifer Beatty, Wright’s Jewelry, Fallston, NC
- Ralph Williams Scholarship, $1500 award funded by Club members, Carolyn Woltz Lennon, Robert Loving and Terry Chandler to Lauren Sears, Holland’s Jewelers, Apex, NC
- Diamond in the Rough Scholarship, two $1250 awards funded by Judy Upton of Judy Carter & Associates to Avani Patel, Avani Rupa Fine Jewelers, Birmingham, AL and Rohan Desai, Star Gems, Norcross, GA
- Sterling Reputation Scholarship, two $1250 awards funded by Steve Berkowitz of Sterling Reputation to Becky Rogers, Camden Jewelers, Camden, SC and Nathan Hale, Buffalo Craft Co, Spring Hill, TN
- Diamond Council of America Scholarship, two DCA course scholarships funded by DCA and Terry Chandler to Kristen Baird Rabun, Kristen Baird Jewelry, Savannah, GA and Helen Fuquay, Student at New Approach School for Jewelers, from Pawleys Island, SC
“I am so thankful to everyone on the 24 Karat Club Scholarship Committee and beyond that helped spread the word this opportunity exists and to those that fund the Scholarships,” said Mariel Diaz, 24K Club Scholarship Committee Chair. “It is with great pride and joy that we announce the deserving recipients of these scholarships, who represent the bright future of our industry.”
Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Club’s Annual Banquet on August 26, 2023 at the Atlanta County Club.
The 24 Karat Club Southeastern United States is a prestigious organization of industry professionals representing the leading members from the jewelry supplier sector. Members are considered and recognized because of their industry accomplishments, personal and civic contributions and their commitment to the betterment of the jewelry industry. Learn more about the 24 Karat Club Southeastern United States at the24karatclub.org.
