Discussion · House of Representatives
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter Republican
“I want to congratulate Abby Leaventon from Savannah, Georgia. She is a finalist for a major national jewelry award for her artwork and business skills.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Abby Leaventon, a jewelry artist from Savannah, Georgia, who was recently named a finalist for the 2026 Halstead Grant. Abby is the founder and designer of Abigail Leaventon Jewelry, where she creates handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewelry inspired by nature, places, and memory. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in jewelry from the Savannah College of Art and Design. The Halstead Grant is one of the jewelry industry’s most respected honors, judging finalists on both creative and entrepreneurial skills. Abby was selected from applicants nationwide. Abby now plans to grow her business into new galleries and gift shops, including museum and botanical garden retailers, all while keeping her work rooted in Savannah. Congratulations to Abby Leaventon on her well-earned national recognition. Her craftsmanship and business skills are a credit to Savannah and the entire First District of Georgia.”
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Abby Leaventon, a jewelry artist from Savannah, Georgia, who was recently named a finalist for the 2026 Halstead Grant. Abby is the founder and designer of Abigail Leaventon Jewelry, where she creates handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewelry inspired by nature, places, and memory. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in jewelry from the Savannah College of Art and Design. The Halstead Grant is one of the jewelry industry’s most respected honors, judging finalists on both creative and entrepreneurial skills. Abby was selected from applicants nationwide. Abby now plans to grow her business into new galleries and gift shops, including museum and botanical garden retailers, all while keeping her work rooted in Savannah. Congratulations to Abby Leaventon on her well-earned national recognition. Her craftsmanship and business skills are a credit to Savannah and the entire First District of Georgia.