Member FAQ

What do I get for my membership?

Networking, networking, networking!

Member Pricing for WJA Events

Mentorship

Education

Access to the members only discussion groups on the internet

Listing in WJA Directory

Access to Member Grants and Student Scholarships for additional education

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Events:

Awards for Excellence:  Event/Dinner which is attended by 600 industry people that recognizes the accomplishments of women in our industry in a variety of categories, including manufacturing, retail, design, sales and marketing.  It is presented in an Academy Awards style.  We also have a Hall of Fame and Ben Kaiser award which honors a woman and man for outstanding accomplishments and contributions.

DIVA Awards (Competition):  This is a design competition that anyone can enter.  Each year there is a different theme.  The winners are recognized and awarded $ at the DIVA Event which takes place at the JCK Las Vegas show each year.

Women in the Know: Educational Conference that focuses on women’s issues in the jewelry industry – more networking!

Local Chapter Events: Dinners, Educational Speakers, Networking

History of WJA:

WJA was started over 20 years ago for the soul purpose of promoting women in the jewelry industry.  We have come a long way, but have a long way to go.  One of our current initiatives is developing a list of qualified women in the industry for association board positions.  This will help when associations such as JIC, AGS, JBT, JA are looking to fill board positions with qualified people – they can turn to WJA to help them with their decision making process.

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What do I get from networking?

New customers, new vendors/suppliers, new jobs, advice, friendships, involvement in the organization and the industry.

How much is membership?

The regular membership price for new members is $160 for the first year of membership.  WJA members seeking to renew will pay $135. The Student rate is $105.  Call for details or submit a membership application online. Click here for detailed rates.

How do I get involved in the organization?

At the chapter level you can volunteer for a committee or to help organize an event.  Board positions come up every 2 years and we are always looking for good people to serve on the chapter boards. 

On a national level, we are always looking for volunteers for events, silent auction coordination, directory, website, communications, trade show – there are many opportunities to participate.