af2 Introduces J. Lewis Small Company As Ironman Award Title Sponsor
Published on April 22, 2008 under arenafootball2 (af2) News Release
CHICAGO - J. Lewis Small Company (JLS), a manufacturer of quality championship rings and watches has reached an agreement with the arenafootball2 league (af2) as the title sponsor of both the weekly and annual Ironman award. The Ironman Award is one of the most historic and prestigious in Arena Football, presented to the true "ironmen" of the game, outstanding players that play both offense and defense.
Through this partnership, JLS will become the official manufacturer of af2 watches and ArenaCup championship rings.
"We are thrilled to introduce JLS as a partner of af2," commented league President Jerry Kurz. "The quality of JLS is the standard that we look for to offer to our fans and players."
As the manufacturer of championship rings for many college bowl games, JLS is excited about the opportunity of branching out to Arena Football.
"Our products are a way for athletes and fans to show off their passion for their schools and teams," said JLS Vice President Michael Hock. "We look forward to matching the passion that is found throughout arenafootball2."
Added Johhny Strack, JLS CFO, "this partnership with the af2 presents us with a tremendous opportunity to reach out to a more diverse fan base."
Each weekly award winner will receive a custom designed af2 watch courtesy of JLS.
2008 JLS Ironman of the Week Award Winners
Week 1 John Tackmann Mahoning Valley Thunder
Week 2 Chris McKinney Florida Firecats
Week 3 Ivory McCann Corpus Christi Sharks
About J. Lewis Small Company
J. Lewis Small Company (JLS) manufactures high school class rings, college and university class rings, championship rings, and recognition awards to serve the independent salesforce and jewelry industries. Founded in 1915, JLS's highly qualified staff produces a product regarded as one of the best in the industry. Log on to www.jlewissmall.com for more information.
About af2
In Week 5 of its ninth season with a 29-team membership, af2 serves as a vehicle to bring Arena Football to small-to-midsize cities and as a developmental league with an unmatched history of sending players, coaches and officials to major professional football leagues each year. af2 operates under the same Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights as the Arena Football League, which is the midst of its 22nd season. Log on to www.af2.com for more information.
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