IRCA announces Empacher Bootswerft as official awards sponsor

The Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association is excited to share that Empacher Bootswerft, a leading manufacturer in rowing shells and equipment, has been named the presenting sponsor of the association’s annual end-of-year awards. Going forward our All-American and Scholar Athlete awards will be co-named “Empacher-IRCA” in honor of this historic partnership. This is Empacher’s first sponsorship with collegiate rowing and we’re pleased to have them join us in celebrating our coaches and student-athletes.

Helmut Empacher, Empacher Bootswerft

"We are honored and excited to support the IRCA and the annual All-American, Scholar Athlete, and Specialty awards. Empacher GmbH understands the hard work and commitment that go into high achievement in competition and in the classroom. We are pleased to recognize those athletes that exemplify these qualities. We wish all teams great success for the 2023 racing season."

Greg Hughes, IRCA President

“It is an honor to have Empacher join the IRCA as the official sponsor of our athlete and coach awards. Our athletes do a lot of impressive work, and quite often it is done in an Empacher shell. Thanks to Empacher’s support, we will be able to better recognize the success and accomplishments of collegiate men’s rowers both on the water and in the classroom.”