Championship Playbook XXV — Text Edition

Readable text edition · 2024–2025 source

Southern Recognition’s 44-page Championship Playbook XXV, from the 2024–2025 brochure source. This text edition accompanies the original visual brochure. Product descriptions, partnerships and examples reflect that edition, not a new statement of current availability. Confirm current options with Southern Recognition.

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Page 1: The Championship Playbook XXV

The Championship Playbook
XXV

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Page 2: Your championship moment

Your custom-made ring is more than just metal and stones - it embodies a lifetime of hard work, dedication, countless late nights, and a touch of good fortune along the way. At Southern Recognition, Inc., we understand that you have choices when creating your championship ring, and we’re here to make that experience truly memorable. Our goal is to craft a ring that captures the joy and triumph of your championship moment, so every time you wear it, you relive that unforgettable feeling. This is your dream—brought to life by the countless moments that made it real. Let this ring be a lasting reminder of that journey. Allow us to transform your dream into reality.
-The Growing Southern Recognition Family

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Page 3: Our story

Southern Recognition is family-owned and operated with a deep-rooted passion for celebrating excellence through the art of ring-making. Our journey in this industry spans multiple generations, with each new chapter building on the values of craftsmanship, integrity, and dedication that have been at the heart of our family’s work from the very beginning. From the outset, our mission has been clear: to create rings that are not just symbols of achievement, but also timeless pieces that capture the essence of each unique accomplishment. We’ve dedicated ourselves to mastering the craft, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation to ensure that every ring we produce meets the highest standards of quality and design. As we’ve grown, we’ve assembled a team of professionals from all walks of life, each bringing a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to excellence. Many of our team members have experienced the thrill of victory firsthand, having earned championship rings as athletes, coaches, and administrators. This personal connection to the world of sports and competition drives us to create rings that truly honor the hard work and dedication that go into every championship. At Southern Recognition, we believe that every ring tells a story—a story of determination, teamwork, and success. We take pride in being a part of that story, working closely with our clients to craft rings that are worthy of the achievements they represent. Our family’s legacy is built on a foundation of trust, quality, and a deep respect for the milestones our rings commemorate. We are committed to continuing this legacy, honoring the traditions of the past while embracing the innovations of the future. At Southern Recognition, we are not just making rings; we are crafting memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
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Our Story

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Page 4: SoCon & UIL

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Southern Recognition is proud to partner with the Southern Conference (SoCon), bringing elite championship craftsmanship to one of college athletics' most historic conferences. As SoCon’s official championship ring provider, Southern Recognition creates custom pieces that honor each athlete’s dedication, capturing the spirit and tradition of SoCon teams and member institutions.
Southern Recognition proudly partners with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) as the exclusive sponsor of championship rings, pendants, stoles, tassels, and more. This alliance honors Texas’s top student-athletes and coaches, academic achievers, and band members with custom designs that celebrate their dedication and success. Together, we bring UIL’s vision to life, fostering pride and enhancing the legacy of high school achievements across the state.

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Page 5: Our partnerships

Southern Recognition is proud to partner with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., celebrating its rich legacy of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Together, we honor the achievements of Omega Psi Phi’s members with custom rings and memorabilia, crafted with the highest quality to reflect the fraternity’s values and heritage. This partnership embodies our mission to commemorate milestones and inspire continued success, resonating with the spirit of Omega Psi Phi.
Southern Recognition is proud to partner with the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) as the official Title Sponsor for championship rings and commemorative products. This collaboration honors the dedication of Texas coaches who shape young athletes, foster teamwork, and inspire excellence. Through high-quality, custom awards, Southern Recognition celebrates the achievements of both coaches and athletes, reinforcing its mission to elevate high school sports across Texas.

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Page 6: We meet. We design. We create. We deliver.

We meet.We design.We create.We deliver.
trusted by the top collegiate teams in the country
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University of Missouri
University of Missouri2023 Cotton Bowl Champions

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Page 7: Trust the process

Trust The Process
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McDonogh School
Liberty University

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Page 8: Your story, in every detail

Our story begins with you. Let's make this memory last.
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IMG Academy
Your championship, cast in metal and set in stone.

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Page 9: Custom-built for your brand

Custom-built to adhere to even the strictest brand standards.
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The Oregon Ducks football team wore a special uniform with a spider web and the number 4 in tribute to their late teammate, Spencer Webb.
University of Oregon

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Page 10: A championship experience

“There is absolutely no company that does it like Southern Recognition. The attention to detail, creativeness, willingness to put their customers first, and ability to execute just about anything provided us with the best experience possible and a product that tells our story beautifully. The people are outstanding and wonderful to work with too. It was clear that their main goal was to give our team something meaningful to look at and wear with pride for the rest of their lives, and they did just that. If you are a champion, you deserve a championship-caliber company like Southern Recognition. I cannot recommend them enough! GO HEELS!”5X National Championship Winning Coach and Player - Erin Matson - The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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Page 11: Create an identity

CREATE an IDENTITY
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San Diego State University

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Page 12: Challenge coins & sculptures

Challenge Coins & Sculptures


History & Tradition
Challenge coins are deeply tied to the values of recognition and gratitude. Receiving a coin is not only a symbol of accomplishment but also a gesture of appreciation for dedication, teamwork, and excellence. They represent a lasting reminder of an individual’s contribution and the respect earned from peers or leaders. In this way, challenge coins celebrate achievement while also expressing deep gratitude for the effort and commitment behind the accomplishment, making them timeless tokens of honor.

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Page 13: Build your tradition

Build your Tradition

Our Official Partnerships
Our licensing agreements stretch far and wide. You should take pride in knowing that you are in good hands. Partnerships are earned. They are never given. Put us to the test to see why we are the best in the industry.

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Page 14: The perfect fit

Ring Sizing



Do you like attention?Have you been hitting the weight room?Do you want to wear your ring only on special occasions?Do you want to use it as a recruiting tool?Do you have a larger budget?
S
15mm X 13mm
M
18mm X 15mm
L
21mm X 18mm
XL
24mm X 21mm
2XL
27mm X 24mm
3XL
30mm X 27mm
4XL
33mm X 30mm
5XL
36mm X 32mm
6XL
40mm X 38mm
Scalability
When making a championship ring, we view blank metal as the enemy. Unlike competitors who use simulated prongs, we focus on quality. We scale real stones to fit perfectly, maximizing their presence and detail without losing the intended message, ensuring your ring truly honors your achievement.

BIG
Do you like a toned-down subtle reminder of your championship?Do you want to wear your ring every day?Do you want to stay within a budget?No matter what we have done in the past, we will make sure your design is built specifically for you.
Custom size not listed?
We'll make it happen.
THE PERFECT FIT
Start Your Design Today
or
SMALL?
Should i go…

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Page 15: Rings in motion

THE JACKET
THE STACK

The Twist
THE PENDANT DUO
a ring put in motion…
THE REVERSIBLE LOCKET
The Action Bezel
THE POP-TOP
The Spring
The Locket
twist to reveal

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twist the spring loaded trophy

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Page 16: Pick your metal

Vibrantium
PURPLE
RED
Vibrantium
Vibrantium
ABYSS
Vibrantium
SILVER
ORANGE
Vibrantium
NAVY BLUE
Vibrantium
Phantom
Vibrantium
ROSE
Vibrantium
Vibrantium
GOLD
Pick Your Metal
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ROYAL BLUE
Vibrantium
Vibrantium
GREEN
RAINBOW
Vibrantium
PINK
Vibrantium
Vibrantium
TEAL
The CUSTOM ID Vibrantium metal, is a cutting-edge material that allows for perfect color matching. Whether it's the bold colors of your logo or the subtle hues of your brand, we can mix and match to achieve the exact shade you need. This feature is unique and exclusive to Southern Recognition, ensuring that your championship rings are not only a symbol of victory but also a true reflection of your team's identity.
CUSTOM I.D.

Pick Your Metal

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Page 17: Design your sides

Design Your Sides
Football Field
Aztec Print
CAMO
Color with Stadium
hardwood floor
Color with Dimple
Church steeples
Polished Dimple
two-tone football field
Antiqued Dimple
Polished Skyline with dimple
National Flag
Lacrosse web
TennisWeb
Tiger Stripes
Flames
Color with dimple
antiqued Dimple

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Page 18: Pick your gemstones

10.Dark Amethyst

Pick Your Gemstones
17.Green Apple
26.Coffee
38.Aqua Blue
01. Pink
02. Rose
03. Lemon
04. Yellow
05. Golden Yellow
06. Lavender
07. Violet
08. Dark Violet
09. Amethyst
11.Orange
12.Orange Red
13. Garnet
13N. Nano Red
13D.Dark Garnet
14.Olive
15.Peridot
16.Dark Peridot
18.Dark Green Apple
19. Champagne
20.Dark Champagne
21.Clear Diamond
22.Black Onyx
23. Black Diamond
24.Brown
25.Dark Brown
27.L-Rhodolite
28.Rhodolite
30. Blue Sapphire
31.L-Tanzanite
32.Tanzanite
34.L-Green
35.Green
37.Aquamarine
39. Blue Topaz
40.Diamond L Pink
41.Diamond D Pink
42.Diamond Gold
43.Morganite
44.Kunzite
45.Purple
46.Paraiba Tourmaline
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 2023 Bowl Ring is the first ring in bowl history to receive a custom cut opal.
GEMSTONES
Opals
Princess
Tapered Baguette
Cushion
Calf
Radiant
Triangle
Emerald
Heart
Coffin
Trillion
Pear
Marquis
Baguette
Oval
Half Moon
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Our Cuts

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Page 19: Design your core

Core Engraving and Palm Side
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Design Your Core

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Page 20: Football

Minnesota
dartmouth
Oregon
Providence Day School
Liberty

football
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Howard University
Ramona Riverside
Coastal Carolina University
Duke University
University of Minnesota
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San Gabriel
Georgia Tech University
Dartmouth
Phoebus
Oklahoma State University

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Page 21: The details tell your story

team mantra
custom football field background
Our PRayer with 11 total marquis cut stones separating. These represent the 11 men on special teams.
St.Thomas Aquinas
THE INNER CORE HAS BRIAN PICCOLO MEMORIAL STADIUM. 5 GEMSTONES REPRESENT THE 5-PEAT. 15 CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR DATES WITH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DATes in gold with spring loaded stadium.
you will find hidden 5's throughout the ring
twist off the bezel to reveal a custom pendant to be worn with The official academic crest
Five championship trophies representing the 2019,2020,2021,2022 and 2023 State Championships.
25 custom cut blue sapphires make up the Aquinas A logo
22 custom cut clear baguette stones sit beneath the tiered football representing each player on offense and defense.
team mascot with 15 hidden in the logo in aquinas blue to represent 15 championships
Set deep in the core are the team mottos.
team prayer
florida iced out with Aquinas A on Ft.Lauderdale
48 to represent 48 complete minutes to earn the championship
custom football field background
5 blue sapphires for the 5-peat
Hidden symbols in each element
Southern Lab
Cardinal Ritter
Erie
Maury
Coastal Carolina University - HOF

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Page 22: Baseball & softball

Baseball & Softball
UNC - Chapel Hill
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Duke University
Azusa
Caddo
Texas Cats
East Carolina
Catawba Ridge
Franklin
Northern kentucky
Wofford College
Oklahoma State University
Southmoore
Adelaide Giants

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Page 23: Baseball collections

Mclennan
Charleston Riverdogs
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Durham Bulls
Victoria Generals
Kansas City Monarchs
Oklahoma State University
American Association of Professional Baseball
Caddo
East Stroudsburg University
Central Missouri
Cape Cod - HOF

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Page 24: Presentation boxes

Proudly display your collection
Our hardwood Presentation box is unlike any Other display case in the industry. They are custom made with a laser etching and hand crafted in the united states. You will feel the difference in the quality of product, that is meant to be an heirloom item. *Customization available to all Southern Recognition Partners*

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Page 25: Racing

RACING
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Hednrick MotorsportsChase Elliott 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship
Roush Yates Racing Penske MotorsportsJoey Logano 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship
High Limit Sprint Car Racing2024 Season Winner
Brad Sweet 2023 Sprint Car Season Championship
Hednrick MotorsportsKyle Larson 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Championship
Team Corvette 2020 IMSA ChampionshipJordan Taylor
Silva Racing & Kyle Larson a60th Knoxville Nationals Championship

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Page 26: Cheer & dance

Cheer & Dance
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Woodlands Elite Admirals
Northwest Guilford
CEA Lady Lux
CEA Code Black
Team Australia
Top Gun24k

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Page 27: Cheer collections

Oklahoma State University
North Carolina A&T
California AllstarsRangers
Weber StateUniversity
Woodlands EliteBlack Ops
infiniti athletics

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Page 28: Swimming & diving

University of Tampa
NC STATE University
UNC - Chapel Hill
Swimming & Diving
University of Virginia

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Page 29: Soccer

soccer
IMG Academy
Brentsville
Houston Dynamo FC
willow
Galax
Western Michigan University
Syracuse
Old Dominion
Wakeland

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Page 30: Basketball

Basketball
Liberty Christian
Virginia Tech University
St.Thomas Aquinas
North Mecklenburg
Quality Education Academy
Cardinal Ritter
University of New Mexico
Holy Cross Lutheran
NC State University

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Page 31: Howard University

Howard University, one of the most successful HBCUs, has forged a long-term partnership with Southern Recognition. With a strong pride in their Jordan-branded apparel and iconic Bison mascot, we’ve brought their brand to life year after year through meticulously crafted, custom designs.The Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G-League selected Southern Recognition to design and craft their 2023 championship ring. Each member of their organization received one of three custom ring tiers, each intricately crafted to commemorate the story of their season.

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Page 32: Lacrosse

Lacrosse
University of Notre Dame
University of Tampa
Adelphi University
Long Island University
Cornell University
ERie
The tradition of the bagpiper at Notre Dame symbolizes pride and heritage from the very first home game back in 1996.
Lake Norman Charter
USA Lacrosse

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Page 33: Hockey

Hockey
De SmEt
Oakdale
High Point University
Warroad
Coastal Carolina University
University of Wisconsin
Drexel University
UNC - Chapel Hill

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Page 34: Track & field

Track & Field
Texas Tech University
Virginia Commonwealth University
East St.Louis
University of Minnesota
Duke University
World Record 4x800

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Page 35: The track capital

the track capital of the world

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Page 36: Wrestling

APPALACHIAN State University
Rockmart
Virginia Tech
The University of Iowa
Cornell University
NC STATE University
USA Wrestling
Oregon State University
United States Military Academy
Little Axe
North Desoto
Penn State University*
Benedictine University
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Wrestling

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Page 37: Tennis

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Tennis
Westwood
Harvard University
Western Michigan
Princeton University
University of New Mexico
UNC - Chapel Hill
University INterscholastic league
Virginia Commonwealth University
East Tennessee State University
Oklahoma State University
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United States Naval Academy

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Page 38: Golf

GOLF
University of Arizona
The Masters
Augusta University
Xavier
Wake Forest University
Stanford
Lutheran South Academy
UNC - Chapel Hill
Florida Gulf Coast

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Page 39: Volleyball

Volleyball
Texas Christian University
Wingate University
St.Thomas Aquinas
Coastal Carolina University
Westcliff University
Florida Gulf Coast University

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Page 40: Special achievements

Specialty
Auburn University Equestrian
University of Michigan Rowing
Colorado University Skiing
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University of Washington Rowing
Oklahoma State University Equestrian
Louisiana State University Gymnastics*
Babson College Rugby
SLUH Water Polo
United States Marine Corps
Our approach to creating specialized championship rings centers on precision, innovation, and personalization. We collaborate closely with each client to craft rings that embody their unique accomplishments, tailoring every detail—from custom bezels and side shanks to exclusive designs for each sport or activity.
Westcliff University Surfing

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Page 41: The Mega Ring

The Mega Ring is designed to be more than a display piece; it’s a powerful conversation starter and a standout recruiting tool. Celebrate achievement on a grand scale and leave a lasting impression, embodying the dedication, excellence, and prestige of your championship story.
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Introducing the Mega Ring – an exclusive, industry-first offering from Southern Recognition for our partners. This impressive, oversized replica of the original championship ring is magnified to 10 times its original size, meticulously crafted to showcase every gemstone, engraving, and custom detail in flawless clarity.

Weighing up to 1,500 grams
(GoLf Ball for scale)
Coach Wes Kittley
Director of Track & field / Cross Country - Texas Tech University
29X National Championship Winning Head Coach Hall of Fame Member
WHAT IS THE MEGA RING?

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Page 42: Volkbrand partnership

Southern Recognition and Volkbrand have established a strong partnership based on a shared dedication to exceptional quality and a commitment to creating products that inspire and connect with their communities. This alignment works seamlessly, as Southern Recognition brings a legacy of precision craftsmanship in championship rings, while Volkbrand focuses on the lifestyle and apparel needs of active individuals. Together, their complementary strengths enable them to deliver high-value products that resonate with athletes, enthusiasts, and fans, ensuring that each item not only meets high standards but also embodies a spirit of passion and excellence.

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Website printed in this edition: VOLKBRAND.COM.

Page 43: Ring of Honor

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The Ring of Honor at Oklahoma State University celebrates the most legendary players in OSU football history. Barry Sanders, honored for his incredible 1988 season, set records with 2,850 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns, leading to his Heisman Trophy win. His impact elevated OSU’s football program, and his Ring of Honor induction at Boone Pickens Stadium stands as a lasting symbol of his legacy, inspiring future players and fans alike.

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Page 44: Always custom

ALWAYS CUSTOM
100M+ HANDSET STONES
1M+ RINGS DELIVERED
www.SRChamp.com
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