Herff Jones is responsible for creating several world-famous awards that have become synonymous with excellence, including the Heisman Trophy, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Jesse Owens Award and the Naismith Award for collegiate basketball. Though these are some of the company s more noteworthy creations, its main focus is on providing products for the educational market. The company is a major provider of class rings, diplomas, cap and gowns, yearbooks, yearbook photography and a variety of medals and awards for numerous educational institutions from elementary schools to colleges. The company also manufactures educational products, such as maps, globes and atlases. Founded in 1920, Herff Jones is based in Indianapolis.