Kate Middleton accepts wedding gift by Stella Mazza
Stella Mazza recently received a royal seal of approval of the highest order. Mazza was so taken with the bridal bouquet carried by Kate Middleton at her April 2011 wedding to Prince William that she decided to make a replica as a tribute to the royal couple. Instead of putting it in a display case — and after navigating royal protocol and red tape in Ottawa and then London — Mazza, who owns KaTonGiovi Designs on Corydon Avenue, sent the wedding gift across the pond to the blueblooded newlyweds.
Swarovski “Create your Style” Competition 2008 – New York - 3rd Place Winner
Stella Mazza was awarded the accolade of being 3rd place of the 2008 Swarovski “ Create Your Style” Award for design excellence. It was an event highly regarded within the design community, and the prestigious award was presented at a ceremonial evening at the Swarovski Creative Centre in Manhattan New York on October 29th. 
The award is voted on by industry professionals, and selections included over 300 design entries. Her creation was titled “I DO” and consisted of over 6000 swarovski crystals, and 28 laborious hours, retailing the bouquet at $5800.00
KaTonGiovi Designs Featured in Wedding Bells Magazine - Spring/Summer 2008
Stella Nominated for YWCA Woman of Distinction – 2010
34th Annual Women of Distinction Awards
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Winnipeg Convention Centre
In 2010 Stella was proud to be nominated for Women of Distinction, an event in which she was greatly honored to attend with friends and family. The YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Program is an inspirational and exciting celebration of talent, achievement, imagination and innovation, honoring Manitoba women who have made a unique and exemplary contribution to the development of others in our community.
The annual presentation of these awards reflects the Y’s commitment to increase public recognition of these women who have earned our admiration and respect.
Newspaper Articles
The Metro News – Surviving Breast Cancer allows Designer to Thrive
Winnipeg Free Press – Taste of Winnipeg chasing dreams in Hollywood
Winnipeg Women – Spring 2010
Winnipeg Free Press – Hollywood casts eyes on Manitoba Goods
Winnipeg Free Press – Beads and bouquets
Swarovski “Create Your Style” COMPETITION 2007 – Arizona - 5th place Winner
Stella Mazza was awarded the accolade of being 5th place of the 2007 Swarovski “ Create Your Style” Award for design excellence. It was an event highly regarded, within the design community, and the prestigious award was presented at a ceremonial evening at the Omni National Resort and Spa in Tucson Arizona on February 8. The award is voted on by industry professionals, and selections included over 280 design entries.
Her creation was titled “Turquoise Mystique” and consisted of over 3600 Swarovski crystals and 21 laborious hours, retailing the evening purse at $1500.00
Stella’s Designs Chosen for Golden Globe Gifting Suites - January 2010
Beverly Hills, CA – Stella and son Tony were one of the many exciting presenters at the star studded Peninsula Hotel, Beverly hills, showcasing Stella’s dynamic collection of crystal bouquets and Body Chain jewellery. There they welcomed a steady stream of American and Canadian filmmakers, movie and television stars, and journalists who stopped by to learn about and celebrate some of Canada’s finest lifestyle products and services. The “Oh Canada” gifting lounge provided an opportunity for a select group of Canada’s top artisans and designers to introduce their high quality products to the influential Los Angeles market.
Design featured at Bonjovi Concert, Summer 2010 – Songwriter - Sierra Noble
Winnipeg singer-songwriter Sierra Noble has racked up enough fan votes to be named the opening act for the upcoming Bon Jovi concert July 17, 2010 at Canad Inns Stadium. On stage she wears a magnificant hand crocheted copper wiring neck piece. A multidude of carribean blue limited edition Swarovski crystals hang from feather ornaments creating an aourora borealis extravaganza.Created by Award winning designer Stella Mazza of KaTonGiovi Crystal Collection. 
Stella, with daughter Katrina discuss business with Kleinfeld owner Ronnie Rothstein.
