CLEVELAND – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced that the Association's longtime annual sponsor Jostens, Inc., has been selected as the 2025 Robert Vecchione Corporate Partner Award recipient.
 
The partnership between NACDA and Jostens began over two decades ago and has grown stronger over time, as the company has become the trusted designer and provider of many awards for NACDA and its Affiliate Associations, as well as member institutions and conferences across the country.

"Jostens has been an incredible corporate partner and supporter of the NACDA Family over the years, particularly in helping us recognize our highest achieving award winners in unique and meaningful ways," said NACDA Chief Executive Officer Pat Manak. "It is only fitting that we are able to give back in this way now and show our appreciation for Jostens with the 2025 Robert Vecchione Corporate Partner Award."
 
"One of the key things about Jostens' partnership with NACDA is that it is a true partnership," said Jostens SVP & GM of Pro & College Sports Chris Poitras. "The team at NACDA has always been really invested in our relationship, making sure it has been mutually beneficial and being really creative and innovative with ways that we can reach our target audience and enhance our connections within the industry. We are proud and honored by this recognition, knowing that more great things are on the horizon for Jostens and NACDA."
 
Jostens will be formally recognized as the winner of the Robert Vecchione Corporate Partner Award in conjunction with the 60^th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Fla., at the beginning of the Association-Wide Featured Session on Tuesday, June 10, starting at 4 p.m.
 
The Robert Vecchione Corporate Partner Award was established in 2023, in recognition of Chief Executive Officer Emeritus Bob Vecchione and his three decades of service to NACDA. The award recognizes a corporate individual, organization, sponsor or company that has displayed unwavering support to NACDA and its members, exhibiting a commitment to the betterment of intercollegiate athletics through their tireless efforts and professionalism.

Vecchione retired December 31, 2022, after serving NACDA as CEO since 2011 and multiple senior roles in the organization since 1992. Prior to taking over as CEO, Vecchione was responsible for orchestrating the growth and management of the Association, both internally and externally. One of the cornerstones of his career with NACDA is the establishment of NACDA's corporate sponsorship structure that has been significantly enhanced over the past three decades.
 
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About Jostens: Jostens, a trusted partner within the academic and achievement space, provides products and services that help its customers celebrate meaningful milestones. The company's product assortment includes yearbooks, publications, custom-crafted jewelry and consumer goods that serve the K-12, collegiate and professional sports markets. Jostens was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. Visit jostens.com for more information.
 
About NACDA: Now in its 60th year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 24,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts and/or has a presence at seven major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.