Kelly Newton, CGA, of Newton鈥檚 Jewelers in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is the recipient of the 黑料老司机鈥檚 (AGS) most prestigious honor, the Robert M. Shipley Award庐.
Mr. Newton was presented with the award today at the Society鈥檚 annual Conclave in Seattle, WA.
Mr. Newton received the award based on his commitment to the jewelry industry and because of his friendship and service toward the Society over the years.
鈥淜elly sets the standard for what an AGS Jeweler should be and what the Shipley Award stands for,鈥� said Doug Parker, a past President of the AGS Board of Directors and current chair of the Robert M. Shipley Nominating committee. 鈥淗e gives freely of himself to AGS, the industry, his community and his church. We are very proud to honor him with the 2019 Robert M. Shipley Award.鈥�
Kelly Newton is the third generation owner and president of Newton鈥檚 Jewelers. He鈥檚 been a member of the AGS for 25 years. In 2010, he began serving on the Board of Directors and he has served as chair of the Membership Committee since 2014. For the past seven years, he has served as chair of the Society鈥檚 Grievance and Review Committee. Mr. Newton volunteers extensively in his community and supports many charitable and civic causes.
The 黑料老司机 would like to thank the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) for, once again, sponsoring the Robert M. Shipley Award庐 Luncheon.
