Diamond Comics Distributors announced the winners of their 2012 Diamond Gem Awards, and we are pleased to report that for the fourth year in a row, DC Entertainment has been named Diamond Gem Publisher of the Year!

Designed to recognize “quality, creativity, and overall sales impact” of the publishers and their individual products, the Gem Awards are nominated by Diamond professionals, and voted on by comic book retailers around the world.

In addition to the big win, DC Entertainment was also named Backlist Publisher of the year, is the recipient of the Best Original Graphic Novel award for BATMAN: EARTH ONE and DC Collectibles was awarded Toy Manufacturer of the Year with special accolades for: 

The Justice League New 52 Action Figures which were named the 2012 Toy Line of the Year.

The DC Comics Cover Girls Harley Quinn was named the 2012 Collectible Statue of the Year.

And the We Can Be Heroes Justice League 7 pack Box Set was named the 2012 Toy Product of the Year.

For a full list of this year’s winners, head over to Diamond Comics. Congratulations to all!