NEWTON, IA — The Vernon Company earned the #28 spot on the 2026 PPAI 100 list. Recognized as the branded merch industry’s highest honor, the PPAI 100 honors the leading 100 distributors and 100 suppliers based on data-driven objective scoring.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing Lisa Hubbard said being named No. 28 on the PPAI Top Distributors list is a meaningful milestone for Vernon and reflects the dedication, accountability and client-focused mindset the team brings every day.
“We take pride in being responsible stewards of our business and dependable partners to our clients. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering a best-in-class customer experience — and it truly takes a team. We couldn’t be more proud,” she said.
Vernon continues to earn strong marks across the industry, bringing more than 120 years of experience to the market. The ranking recognized the company’s progress in supplier compliance, responsible sourcing and sustainability efforts, including paperless workflows and renewable energy investments.
The company’s Vernon Vibe culture also supports employee engagement through townhalls, appreciation programs and community involvement.
“PPAI is proud to recognize every company earning recognition through this ultimate measure of industry leadership,” said Josh Ellis, PPAI’s senior director of media, research and public affairs. “PPAI 100 takes a well-rounded approach to measuring business performance — the companies earned their ranking through careful consideration of every aspect of their organization — and it identifies the best of the best.”