Internal Licensee list
Intellectual property and product sourcing
To safeguard Northern Arizona University’s intellectual property and ensure compliance with university brand standards, any university department, unit, or student group intending to use university intellectual property on products and merchandise must follow a structured process involving the NAU Trademarks & Licensing Office.
The Trademarks & Licensing Office requires all products featuring university trademarks or a specific department logo be sourced exclusively from licensed vendors. This requirement serves to guarantee that vendors possess the necessary product liability insurance and have committed to adhering to the NAU Code of Conduct. The university has carefully selected a group of licensees with specialized expertise in collaborating with university programs and departments, chosen through a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) procedure. It’s worth noting that this selection of licensees does not encompass all registered vendors at Northern Arizona University.
To maintain consistency in the utilization of NAU trademarks, all product designs must receive approval from the NAU Trademarks & Licensing Office before initiating the production phase. In most cases, vendors can submit the design for approval on behalf of the respective organization or department. Nevertheless, if any inquiries or concerns arise pertaining to the design, the organization may contact the office directly for clarification and guidance.
Why
The requirement to use an officially licensed vendor serves to safeguard the university in multiple ways. Each licensee associated with Northern Arizona University has undergone a comprehensive application process and met rigorous criteria to ensure that NAU’s trademarks are:
- utilized in strict adherence to the Northern Arizona University brand guidelines
- applied to products that uphold the integrity and reputation of the university
- not employed in a manner that could mislead or inaccurately represent NAU’s affiliations with other entities
- employed in the production of goods that adhere to socially responsible and ethical standards consistent with Northern Arizona University’s Licensing Code of Conduct
Expectations/Rules
Please allow 3–5 business days for approval feedback via the university’s approval portal. Only officially licensed vendors can submit designs for approval and have access to the approval portal.
If you have questions about how to use university marks and logos or need help using more than one university logo, please reach out to licensing@nau.edu.
Approved licensees for all apparel and non-apparel items (including trophies and awards)
Promotional products
Apparel, gifts & novelties, accessories, drinkware, school supplies, backpacks, pens, etc.
The University issued a Request for Proposal P23LB008 for Trademark Licensed Product and the following companies with an * have been awarded a contract. Please note on orders that total between $25,000 and $100,000 require three (3) quotes for Purchasing. For questions regarding Purchasing, please email purchasing@nau.edu.
4imprint*
Anton Sport*
Teri Pollich | NAU@antonsport.com
480-731-3144 | www.antonsport.com
905 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85288
Barrio Promo*
Julie Turpin | Julie@Barriopromo.com
Blink Marketing, Inc.*
Lia Junghans | ljunghans@blinkmarketing.com
615-599-1231 x 224| www.blinkmarketing.com
318 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 101, Franklin, TN 37067
BC Graphics Inc., dba Blank Canvas*
Barry Hoffman | barry@myblankcanvas.com
480-831-1544 | www.myblankcanvas.com
210 W. Vaughn St., Tempe, AZ 85283
Consolidus – NAUpromos powered by Consolidus*
Brooke Fiorille | service@NAUPromos.com
330-319-7200 | www.universitypromosandprint.com
526 S. Main Street #804, Akron, OH 44311
Doing Good Works*
Logan Altman | logana@doinggoodworks.com
949-354-0400 | www.DGWBranded.com
PO Box 6392, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607
Garment Graphics*
Holly Polston | holly@garmentgraphics.net
520-544-0529 | www.garmentgraphics.net
1010 E. Palmdale St. 110, Tucson, AZ 85714
Geneologie, LLC*
Payton Breaux | payton@geneologie.com
985-288-5111 | www.Geneologie.com
2253 Carey Street, Slidell, LA 70458
Pinnacle Prints & Embroidery*
Kim Wessinger | sales@pinnaclearizona.com
480-443-8433 | www.pinnacleprintsinc.com
14201 N. Hayden Rd. Ste. A2, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Safeguard Promotional Products & Apparel*
Ben Korn | ben@safeguardtucson.com
520-355-5991 | www.safeguardtucson.com
5656 E. Grant Rd. Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85712
State Forty Eight
Specialty shirts only – please email licensing@nau.edu prior to orders.
Chloe Cleveland | chloe@statefortyeight.com
602-376-1290 | www.statefortyeight.com
3245 N. Arizona Ave. Suite E5 Chandler, AZ 85225
University Tees*
Magellan Promotions
Hannah Batts | hannahbmagellanpromotions.com
414-831-0184, ext. 207 | www.magellanpromotions.com
8802 W. Becher St., West Allis, WI 53227
Mountain Ts
Tim or Sarah Hager | info@mountaints.com
928-913-0881 | www.mountaints.com
2 S. Beaver St. Suite 141, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Sport Club and Specialty Uniforms
Apparel Pro
Products: Scrubs www.apscrubs.com
Tyler Tahan | tyler@apscrubs.com
Game One
Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.game-one.com
Brett Cornish | brett.cornish@game-one.com
JOG Athletics
Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.jogsportswear.com
Scott Whitcomb | swhitcomb@jogsports.com
LAXCOM
Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.lax.com
Mike | mikeb@lax.com
Licensed vendors
Beginning on July 1, 2024, Northern Arizona University is monitoring more closely where all blank items are sourced in order to be more conscious of Fair Labor practices across the world. All blank apparel items must be sourced through one of the university’s approved providers:
- Adidas & Triform Custom Apparel
- Antigua
- Augusta
- Bella & Canvas
- Boxercraft
- Colosseum
- Fruit of the Loom
- Gildan
- Hanes Brands
- Marmot
- OGIO
- SanMar Brands (CornerStone, District, Port Authority, Port & Company, Red House, and Sport-Tek)
Awards & Trophies
Award Studio
Products: awards, class rings | www.awardstudio.com
Heather Phalan | heather@awardstudio.com
Baron Championship Rings
Products: class rings, jewelry | www.baronrings.com
John LaMantia | jlamantia@baronrings.com
The Commencement Group
Products: jewelry and t-shirts – primarily used by commencement/graduation | www.commencementflowers.com
Josh Luger | josh.luger@commencementflowers.com
Jostens
Products: class rings, jewelry, school supplies | www.jostens.com
Joley Drake | joley.drake@jostens.com