Eco-friendly FSC cherry candle holder with carved leaf design, suitable for use as a sustainable recognition award.

Why Rivanna?

10 Smart Reasons to Choose Rivanna for Your Awards
A Rivanna team member sands an FSC-certified wooden award component in our Virginia woodshop.

Made in America. Designed with Purpose.

All of our awards are designed and made in Virginia using primarily U.S.-sourced materials. We ensure consistent quality, dependable timelines, and none of the uncertainty that comes with offshore production.

Original Designs You Won’t Find Anywhere Else.

We don’t license templates or outsource manufacturing. Every piece is created in-house by our own team—so your awards are as distinctive as your honorees.

Eco-themed award featuring a globe illustration and a Wendell Berry quote: “The Earth is what we all have in common.”
A Rivanna designer finalizes award artwork using Adobe Illustrator on a desktop computer.

Reliable Support When it Matters Most.

From tight deadlines to complex, multi-location events, we work closely with award coordinators to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our team brings years of experience to each project, helping you plan with confidence.



Trusted Experience. Proven Results.

With nearly 25 years of expertise, we’ve supported some of the most respected recognition programs in North America. We know what it takes to deliver—on time, and on point.

Close-up of a leather apron with digital caliper and pencil, reinforcing Rivanna’s precision and craftsmanship.
A hand presents an engraved wooden award cube listing sustainable purchasing principles.

Planet-Friendly Without Compromise.

Our awards are sustainably designed from the ground up. We use FSC®-certified wood, recycled materials, and low-impact processes. All orders ship carbon neutral.

Certifications You Can Trust.

We’re an FSC®-certified chain-of-custody provider (FSC-C019049) and a Certified B Corporation. These third-party verifications support your procurement standards and reflect our values.

FSC and B Corp certification logos engraved on finished FSC-certified wood plaques made by Rivanna.
A stack of wooden plaques waits backstage at a formal recognition event.

Recognition Pieces That Elevate Your Brand.

With thoughtful design, elegant materials, and flawless finishing, our awards make a lasting impression. We help you reflect your brand’s quality and values in every detail.

Quality and Service That Bring Customers Back.

Our customers often find us through our sustainability mission—but they stay because we make the process smooth, the products beautiful, and the results consistent, year after year.

A Rivanna team member in a tie-dye shirt smiles in the production area, surrounded by finished awards.
A Rivanna team member with a stack of finished bamboo plaques in our Virginia facility.

Support for Good Jobs and Women-Led Business.

We’re a 100% women-owned company committed to creating living-wage jobs—especially for those building new lives in our community. When you buy from Rivanna, your purchase supports opportunity and equity.

Your Recipients Will Feel Truly Honored.

An award made with care and intention tells a bigger story. It reflects your values and shows your recipients just how much their contributions matter.

An award recipient raises a recognition plaque overhead during an awards ceremony.
Handcrafted FSC-certified wood Arbor award and plaque with a flowing tree motif, part of Rivanna’s collection honoring conservation leadership and sustainability

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Ready for That Award Refresh?

You’ve seen what sets us apart—our craftsmanship, sustainability, and service. Now it’s time to find the award that’s right for you.


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