Prestigious Awards
At Herff Jones, we've been a partner in helping individuals and institutions recognize excellence, achievement, and pride since 1920. It may be with a beautiful medal or ring, a treasured picture or yearbook, or distinctive graduation accessories and apparel. When special achievements require one-of-a-kind awards, we offer complete design and production services. We have produced some of the most prestigious and recognizable awards including the Naismith Award, the Wuerffel Trophy, the Bobby Dodd Trophy, the Sullivan Award and the Indianapolis 500 Champion of Champions Ring.
Bobby Dodd Trophy
The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is an annual college football award given to the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision head coach whose team excels on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
Harlon Hill Trophy
The Harlon Hill Trophy is awarded annually to the Division II College Football Player of the Year. The trophy is named for a former University of North Alabama player - Harlon Hill - who was a standout from 1950-53 before going on to fame in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears. .
Indianapolis 500 Champion of Champions Ring
Awarded to the winner of the Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500, billed as The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, is one of the oldest motorsport events, and is considered one of the three most significant motor racing events in the world.
Naismith Award
Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, founder of the game of basketball, the Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T is awarded annually to the male and female college basketball players of the year.
Sullivan Award
Known as the “Oscar” of sports awards, and older than The Heisman, the AAU Sullivan Award honors the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States who also demonstrates strong moral character. Since 1930 it has been presented annually to salute a pioneer in amateur sports, James E. Sullivan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DJN-fcq8K8