BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League has reached an agreement with Herff Jones to become the League’s official and exclusive championship jeweler partner.
Herff Jones, a leading manufacturer and provider of products that celebrate and reward academic and athletic achievement, will work directly with the Patriot League’s member institutions to design and create championship rings. They will also provide rings to the Patriot League Men’s and Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
“We are excited to partner with an established and trusted company like Herff Jones as our official championship jeweler,” Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel said. “Their dedication to making celebratory moments more memorable makes them a fitting partner.”
“Herff Jones is extremely honored to be selected as the official championship partner of the Patriot League. It is great to see two organizations with such longstanding traditions working together,” said John Albrecht, Senior Manager, National Championship Program, Herff Jones. The all sports, all conference agreement consists of 10 member institutions and 4 Associate institutions in 5 states across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as well as Washington, DC. The Patriot League has built a tremendous legacy, and we are proud to work alongside an organization so dedicated to developing its student-athletes in every aspect of their lives.”
The five-year agreement with Herff Jones was secured by JMI Sports, the exclusive multimedia rights partner of the Patriot League.
The agreement will also include League communications to schools, venue signage at championship events, and visibility on the Patriot League’s official website –
www.patriotleague.org.
ABOUT HERFF JONES
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of handcrafted graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. A division of Varsity Brands, Herff Jones’ range of quality products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 2,000 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 101 years. For more information about Herff Jones or Varsity Brands, please visit
www.herffjones.com or
www.varsitybrands.com. Varsity Brands is a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity.
ABOUT THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athlete can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League’s athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes that are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.