The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is once again calling on all Canadian jewellery design students to enter their designs for a chance to win recognition, as well as cash prizes.
2025 CGA Emerging Artist Design Competition Prizes include:
1st Place: $ 1000 CAD
2ndPlace: $ 500 CAD
3rd Place: $ 250 CAD
The competition deadline is June 30, 2025, 11:59 pm EST.
“The CGA is thrilled to sponsor the seventh (7) round of the Emerging Artist Design Competition Award. As an educational and professional organization, we have consistently championed and celebrated jewellery schools across Canada, recognizing them as vital hubs that cultivate the nation’s finest and most gifted talents.
This competition celebrates the rich diversity of artistic talent in our country and offers young designers an opportunity to shine. I encourage all students with a passion for design to seize this moment — to transform their ideas into dazzling works of art. Together, let us celebrate innovation, creativity, and the brilliance of Canadian talent.” said Donna Hawrelko, President of the CGA.
Winners will be announced later this year, and the prize money will be awarded at that time.
The CGA Emerging Artist Design Competition is the only one of its kind in Canada, giving students global recognition for their work and honouring excellence in jewellery design.
All competitors can enter their submissions at www.canadiangemmological.com
