Community Merit Badges

Organizations add value to a community in so many ways. We highlight a few that are particularly relevant to our website and audience. We start from a position of trust: we ask listing organizations to identify categories that apply to them. We reserve the right to edit an organization's profile and, in cases of abuse, to remove its listing entirely.

Equity & Inclusion

Third-Party Certified: These certifications are controlled by other organizations. Click on one to learn more: Just Economics Living Wage Enterprise | LGBT Business Enterprise | Woman-Owned Business | Minority-Owned Business | Native American-Owned Business | Veteran-Owned Business
Uncertified: Small organizations and entrepreneurs may not be able to afford nor satisfy all the criteria for formal certification. We offer several uncertified categories to lend visibility to these groups.
- Ownership: >50% LGBTQ, Female, Minority
- 10+ Employees: >25% LGBTQ | >40% Women | >40% Minority

BRPC Supporter

We like to recognize those organizations who support Blue Ridge Pride and its mission. These inlcude sponsors, festival exhibitors, procession partipants, donors, and volunteers.

Other Contributions

There are many ways an organization can support a community other than those we have highlighted. We encourage you to add highlights of your own.