NAIA Inks Extension with Preferred Ring Vendors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on Wednesday an extension of its partnership with Baron Rings, Herff Jones, and Signature Rings to remain as the “Official Licensed Suppliers of Recognition Rings of the NAIA.” The agreement will extend for three years through July 31 of 2024.
Each of the three companies has extensive experience in providing custom, championship rings for both collegiate and professional athletics.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with three of the top ring manufacturers in the industry,” said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr. “These three companies provide an outstanding product that our student-athletes can cherish with pride for years and decades to come.”
With the extension, these three companies continue to be the only ring providers licensed to use the NAIA Logo and marks.
ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 77,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $800 million in scholarships and compete in 27 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
About Baron
Baron Championship Rings is a focused brand, and our relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship and superior story-driven products are what drive us to deliver only the best to our clients.
At Baron we work together within a team environment of mutual respect, honesty and integrity, no different than the Coaches, players, and teams we serve.
We approach each Championship Ring order with a proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude and maintain an open environment where creativity and collaboration are encouraged.
We value the opportunity to evolve within our industry, and better serve our High School, College and Pro Market relationships with a PAY IT FORWARD focus and purpose.
The Baron Championship Ring culture is strengthened by the importance we place on recognizing the time, passion, and determination that is required of any Championship journey.
For more information visit www.baronrings.com
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 championship rings, 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 100 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 Signature Rings
Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Signature Championship Rings has emerged as the go-to company for more championship teams than any other ring manufacturer, crafting rings for over 10,000 schools and organizations. Their state-of-the-art craftsmanship, 3D design specialists, and affordability gives customers a customized look at a competitive price. As a part of the Signature family, your team can have peace of mind, pride in what you design, and confidence that your ring will stand the test of time.
