Govind Dholakia Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
The award was presented during the annual Diamonds Do Good Gala at JCK Las Vegas 2025, one of the world's most prestigious jewellery shows. Accepting the award on his behalf was his son, Shreyans Dholakia, Brand Custodian at SRK, who dedicated the honor to the artisans of Surat and the countless lives touched by SRK's philanthropic efforts.
Quoting his father, Shreyans shared, 'Legacy is not built by preserving wealth but by giving and sharing.'
This recognition adds to Govind Dholakia's international accolades, including the USGBC Leadership Award for his pioneering commitment to sustainable business, making SRK's Surat-based facilities the world's first Net Zero Energy diamond crafting units with the lowest per carat emissions in the industry.
From humble beginnings in rural Gujarat at the age of 13, Govind Dholakia built SRK into a global diamond powerhouse defined by craftsmanship, ethics, and community upliftment.
Through the SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF)—which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year—SRK continues to drive change through initiatives in education, women empowerment, healthcare, and rural development, impacting millions over the last four decades.
This award is a tribute not just to Dholakia's business success but to the values of compassion and integrity that define his life's work and India's enduring legacy in the diamond industry.
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