Since 2001, Rivanna has proved that recognition can be beautiful, meaningful, and gentle on the planet. We design elegant, planet‑friendly alternatives to traditional trophies and plaques—every piece designed and made in America at our facilities in Central Virginia.
Rivanna began with a clear purpose: create stable, green jobs for newcomers rebuilding their lives in our community. Guided by the International Rescue Committee, we built a workplace reachable by public transit, with living wages, English‑language training, and flexible schedules. Two decades on, many former refugees and immigrants still design and shape our products—and our culture.
Before our first shipment left the shop, we secured FSC® chain‑of‑custody certification (FSC‑C019049). Today we pair certified wood with bamboo, recycled content, and glass, sourced primarily from U.S. suppliers for maximum transparency and continuity—critical for annual award programs that depend on consistent designs year after year.
In 2011 we became one of Virginia’s first Benefit Corporations and earned Certified B Corp status the same year. Multiple recertifications—most recently in 2025—confirm our progress. We’re honored to have received an FSC® Leadership Award for our early efforts to introduce certified wood into recognition products—a quiet vote of confidence that inspires us to keep raising the bar for responsible sourcing.
Owning the entire process lets us uphold the highest environmental and social standards. It also safeguards quality, protects timelines, and shields our customers from tariff surprises, overseas shipping delays, and product discontinuity. Most production happens on our central campus, where the woodshop, finishing room, glass‑etching studio, and fulfillment center operate side by side. Our designers work from home, and our master glass artist blows glass just a few miles away—keeping every step close, transparent, and easy to coordinate.
Guided by gratitude, we carry a simple promise: to care for the people we employ, the partners who trust us, and the planet we all share. Every award we craft is a small act of optimism—a reminder that recognition can build community and protect the Earth at the same time. In the years ahead, we’ll keep opening doors to meaningful work, deepen our climate commitments, and explore materials that leave the lightest possible footprint. None of this is possible without you—our customers, suppliers, and kindred B Corps. Thank you for believing in better ways to celebrate excellence.
