IRVING, Texas (Dec. 3, 2020) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that Jostens, the nation's leading provider of custom, hand-crafted fine jewelry for college and professional sports teams, has become the official and exclusive supplier of the NFF rings and awards.
 
"Jostens has exceptional reputation in the college community for creating enduring symbols of excellence," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "We are extremely pleased to enter a multi-year agreement with Jostens, which will enable us to provide each of our honorees rings and awards that celebrate their outstanding accomplishments."
 
Jostens will be responsible for crafting the rings that pay tribute to the College Football Hall of Fame inductees, the NFF Leadership Hall of Fame inductees and the recipient of the Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda, as well as several other awards annually bestowed by the NFF. Today's announcement builds upon NFF traditions that stretch back to 1951 with the induction of the inaugural College Football Hall of Fame Class. Replicas of the rings and awards will be on display at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
 
"Recognizing achievements and celebrating moments that matter are at the core of who Jostens is as a company," said Chris Poitras, Vice President and General Manager of Jostens College and Professional Sports Division.  "We are absolutely honored to partner with the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame to celebrate the rich history and tradition of college football with custom rings and awards for their incredibly deserving Hall of Fame inductees and award recipients."
 
About Jostens
Jostens is a trusted partner in the academic and achievement channel, providing products, programs and services that help its customers celebrate moments that matter. The company's products include yearbooks, publications, jewelry and consumer goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and professional sports segments. Founded in 1897 and based in Minneapolis, Minn., Jostens is owned by Platinum Equity and can be found online at jostens.com.
 
About The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Future For Football, The William V. Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments and a series of initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future. NFF corporate partners include Delta Air Lines, Fidelity Investments, Goodyear, Jostens, Mazda, the New York Athletic Club, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the Sports Business Journal. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @NFFNetwork and learn more at footballfoundation.org.