The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) has announced the finalists for its 2026 CJA Awards, following a nomination campaign that drew nearly 200 submissions from across Canada.

Three finalists have been selected in each of the four award categories.

Independent Retailer of the Year

• Bijouterie Italienne — Montréal, Que.
• Pommier Jewellers Ltd — Cornwall, Ont.
• Zadel Jewellery Studio Inc — Vancouver, B.C.

Multi-Store Retailer of the Year

• Bogart’s Jewellers — St. John’s, Nfld.
• L’Oro Jewellery — Etobicoke, Ont.
• Spicer Cole Fine Jewellers — Fredericton, N.B.

Supplier of the Year

• Ex Aurum Jewellers — Montreal, Que.
• M-C Gems Limited — Toronto, Ont.
• Pierres de Charme Inc — Montréal, Que.

Emerging Business of the Year

• Alexandra Mann Jewelry — Toronto, Ont.
• Justine Quintal Fine Jewellery — Pincourt, Que.
• Proud Diamond — St-Lambert, Que.

The CJA said the awards recognize individuals and companies working across Canada’s jewellery industry. The association, which dates back to 1918, said this year’s nomination campaign was its most successful to date. Winners will be announced at the 2026 CJA Awards Dinner on October 26 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

More information about the finalists and the awards dinner is available through the Canadian Jewellers Association.