DALLAS, July 30, 2024. The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce the Alfie Norville Women in Excellence Award, sponsored by Allan Norville and the Norville family. The Awards honor female designers in the Bridal Wear, Classical, Engagement Rings, Evening Wear, Business/Day Wear and Men’s Wear categories. The Alfie Norville Women in Excellence Awards are open to all women entering these categories who indicate eligibility on their entry forms.
Allan and Alfie Norville were Tucson, Ariz.–based real estate developers. Alfie’s love of jewelry served as the catalyst for the start of the Gem & Jewelry Exchange (GJX) show in Tucson, Ariz., in 1994.
Patti Norville Spector, oldest daughter of Allan and Alfie Norville, founders of the GJX Show in Tucson, Ariz.
Patti Norville Spector is their oldest daughter and worked with her father for more than 25 years in land development, property management, leasing, bookkeeping, and office management as well as the first year of GJX. Her mother nurtured her love of gemstones and fine jewelry, and their show is attended by thousands each year. Patti runs GJX today and enjoys visiting with both longtime and new exhibitors, buying jewelry, and helping VIPs find special pieces for their collections. Most recently she has been involved with the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum, established in part to honor Alfie’s passion for jewelry and devotion to the industry.
Patti will preside as judge for this Award. Judging takes place in Dallas in late October 2024. For more information about the AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards, contact AGTA staff at [email protected]. To enter the AGTA Spectrum Awards, click here.
Alfie Norville, cofounder of the GJX Show in Tucson, Ariz.
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The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is a not‐for‐profit association serving the natural colored gemstone and natural and cultured Pearl industry since 1981. Headquartered in Dallas, members are trade professionals based in the U.S. and Canada, and AGTA is widely regarded as “The Authority in Color.” AGTA’s activities include organizing educational programs, trade shows, and printed materials and maintaining strong relationships with government officials and other jewelry trade groups. AGTA is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and practices.