Jostens and MTM Recognition
named NCAA official awards program supplier

“We are very enthused about our new relationship with the NCAA,” said Mike Bailey, President and CEO, Jostens. “Together with MTM, we look forward to helping the NCAA recognize important achievements in unique and creative ways.”

MTM has produced specialized award and recognition products for the NCAA over the years including NCAA Final Four® award gifts as well as NIT recognition items. “We are honored to be selected by the NCAA as its Official Awards Program Supplier,” said Roger Mashore, MTM President.

Jostens is a provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build affiliation. The company’s products include school yearbooks, scholastic products such as class rings and graduation products, and products for athletic champions and their fans.

MTM Recognition is the largest and most vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of custom crafted awards in North America, specializing in one-of-a-kind award collections that commemorate, celebrate, reward performance and honor service. MTM employs approximately 800 people at 7 locations, and has about 70 recognition consultants in the US and Canada.

The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 380,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.ncaa.org for more details about the Association and its supplier contracts.

For more information, contact:
Rich Stoebe, Jostens 952-830-3250
Donna Lamprecht, MTM 405-609-6867
Gail Dent, NCAA, 317-917-6119