Claudia has been an active member of WJA for over 14 years first serving on the board as Secretary, then as President of the Los Angeles Chapter 1999-2000. Claudia also serves on the DIVA Design Competition committee and the Southern California Women-In-The-Know conference committee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Co-presidents Becka Johnson Kibby and Lisa Schoening state, \u201cShe not only gave a lot of her time in 2010, but has also helped this Chapter continue to grow throughout the years. The chapter appreciates all that Claudia does to support members, as well as the chapter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The WJA Shining Star Award was created to give recognition to a chapter member who has been of extraordinary service to their chapter throughout the year. In appreciation, each yearly recipient receives a ticket to the Women-In-The-Know conference, as well as national recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

$\"\"$ <\/span>ABOUT CLAUDIA ENDLER
<\/b>Claudia Endler is passionate about modern jewelry, art, architecture, design, and self-expression. \u201cEver since I was little you could not drag me away from jewelry store windows.\u201d After a successful career as a designer representative in the fashion industry, Claudia\u2019s passions and talents collided, culminating in the formation of Claudia Endler Designs in 2000: one of Los Angeles\u2019 leading contemporary jewelry design enterprises. By combining elements from graphic design, art, and architecture, the essence of Claudia\u2019s jewelry designs is to illuminate the unique qualities that define each person, individually. Claudia\u2019s designs offer distinctive alternatives to the traditional matrimonial fare. Claudia was awarded the 2009 Phyllis Morris Award in Design and her designs have received critical acclaim, including other prestigious design awards and nominations. Additionally, she has been featured on My Fox L.A.\u2019s Jewelry Designer Hot List and Colored Stone magazine\u2019s Favorite Designer. Her designs occupy the private collections of some of L.A.\u2019s top cultural leaders, including museum curators, architects, gallery directors, artists, and other jewelry designers. For more information on Claudia Endler Designs, please visit http:\/\/www.claudiaendler.com or call (323)-225-5925.<\/span><\/p>\n

$\"\"$ ABOUT WOMEN\u2019S JEWELRY ASSOCIATION
<\/b>The Women\u2019s Jewelry Association, founded in the United States in 1983, is the preeminent association of professional women in the jewelry, watch and related businesses. WJA, which operates through the national office in New York City, comprises a network of 12 regional chapters in the United States and international affiliate chapters in India and Italy. Members benefit from educational and networking opportunities, scholarships, grants, design competitions, annual business conferences, and recognition programs, such as its annual Awards for Excellence gala. For more information about WJA and sponsorship opportunities, visit http:\/\/www.womensjewelryassociation.com or call the national office at (212) 687-2722.<\/span><\/p>\n

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