Rivanna Report

Random ramblings and occasional rants about awards, recognition, climate, community, and business as a force for good.

Our 2021 Catalog Looks a Lot Like Home

Our 2021 Catalog Looks a Lot Like Home

As our new catalog suggests,  we spent a lot of time at home in 2020.

We Are All In.

The U.S. is officially back in the Paris Agreement, but we have work to do to accelerate climate action. When it comes to climate, We Are All In.
We Are All In.
Rivanna and NALP: A case study on creating value for member-based associations

Rivanna and NALP: A case study on creating value for member-based associations

The collaboration between Rivanna Natural Designs (Rivanna) and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has enabled NALP to refresh its award program, strengthen its brand, and add value for its members. 

When it comes to Democracy, we're 100% in.

Rivanna's CEO is one of 500 featured in USA Today, calling for safe access to the polls for all voters, recognizing election officials as the trusted source for certified results, and encouraging patience as officials count every vote.
When it comes to Democracy, we're 100% in.
Lightening Up - Source Reduction Makes Sense

Lightening Up - Source Reduction Makes Sense

A lot of the things have changed for our business during the pandemic.  The single biggest change has been in the way we ship our products.  In days of old,... Read More

Virtual Award Ceremony? Drop Ship Your Awards.

Drop shipping awards is a safe and easy alternative for virtual and in-person award ceremonies. Drop shipping awards saves time and money, and minimizes climate impacts.
Virtual Award Ceremony? Drop Ship Your Awards.
Celebrating FSC Friday & Responsible Forest Management

Celebrating FSC Friday & Responsible Forest Management

The relationship between the Forest Stewardship Council and Rivanna Natural Designs is as old as our company itself.  FSC is the reason that we became a wood products company. 

Award Typography Tips & Tricks

There’s no doubt that Rivanna is a recognition company. We love making eco-friendly awards and plaques for our customers. But at our core, we’re a design company. Our design team works to create unique products, implementing your logos and accolades in the most visually pleasing way possible.
Anatomy of typography
Rivanna honored as "Best for the World"

Rivanna honored as "Best for the World"

For the 5th year in a row, Rivanna Natural Designs has been recognized as a leader in positive business impact by the nonprofit B Lab

Rivanna contracts with UPS for carbon-neutral shipping

Rivanna Natural designs announced today that it has contracted with UPS to use UPS carbon-neutral shipping to ship the company's planet friendly awards, plaques, and gifts.
Rivanna contracts with UPS for carbon-neutral shipping

We're Officially 1% for the Planet Certified for 2024

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Going All in on Climate in 2025.

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Our 2023 Impact Report is here!

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Rivanna supports Climate Justice with Awards for All.

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