Sponsorship Opportunities

Invest in student success while showcasing your business commitment to education and community growth.

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Sponsorship With Purpose

Sponsorship with the Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes is more than visibility — it is an opportunity to make a meaningful investment in students, education, and the skilled trades. Through the Future of Our Trades Scholarship Foundation, sponsorship support helps create real pathways for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades while addressing critical needs across our region. At the same time, sponsorship offers businesses thoughtful opportunities to align their brand with purpose, community leadership, and long-term impact. Together, these partnerships strengthen our communities while supporting the next generation of skilled professionals.
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Key Benefits

Parade sponsorship connects your organization with an engaged regional audience while supporting students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Through a mix of visibility, community connection, and education impact, sponsorship delivers value that extends well beyond the event.

Meaningful Brand
Visibility

Reach an engaged regional audience through thoughtful exposure across digital, print, and on-site experiences.

Direct Impact
on Students

Your support helps fund scholarships and education pathways for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

Community Trust
and Alignment

Connect your business with a respected regional event grounded in education and community investment.

Flexible Partnership
Opportunities

Select from a variety of sponsorship levels and opportunities tailored to different partnership goals.

A Mission-Driven Nonprofit

The Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Sponsorship contributions help support student scholarships and workforce education through the Future of Our Trades Scholarship Foundation and may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Sponsors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their contribution.

Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes, Inc.
Status: 501c3 – Non-profit
EIN: 83-1343585

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Voices of Opportunity

Carder Lance
“This scholarship made it possible for me to continue my education and prepare for the responsibility of one day leading my family’s construction business. It allowed me to focus on learning, growing, and building the skills I’ll need to give back to the community that shaped me. Knowing this support came from people who believe in the future of the trades motivates me to carry that legacy forward.”

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Norma Solis
“This scholarship has taken a huge weight off my shoulders and allowed me to focus on my education and goals without worrying about debt. It gave me the time and space to learn, gain experience, and stay committed to a field I care deeply about. Knowing there are people who believe in me and support women in the trades means more to me than I can put into words.”

Norma Solis

Bailee-Stiles
“This scholarship gave me the chance to really go after welding and believe in myself along the way. It helped me focus on learning, gaining experience, and turning something I love into a real career. Because of this support, I’m building a future in the trades that I’m proud of and excited about.”

Bailee Stiles

Isaac Bradshaw
“This scholarship played a major role in helping me earn my degree in construction management while minimizing student debt and staying focused on my goals. It allowed me to gain real-world experience alongside my education and better understand both the building and business sides of the industry. I’m grateful for the support and proud to be building a career rooted in the trades and the community that invested in me.”

Isaac Bradshaw

“This scholarship didn’t just support my education — it opened doors for my future. It allowed me to graduate debt-free, gain advanced training, and confidently step into a career I’m passionate about. I wouldn’t be where I am today without this opportunity.”

Sydney Hickey

“The scholarship gave me hope and opened a door I didn’t know was possible. Neither of my parents went to college, so higher education once felt out of reach. This support helped turn what was once a dream into a real path forward.”

Raul Gonzalez Santos

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Our Sponsors

Each year, the Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes is supported by more than 60 sponsoring organizations. Their continued participation reflects the value sponsorship delivers, as well as a shared belief in supporting students and education in our community. Together, these partners help fund scholarships and create real opportunities for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Their collective support strengthens both our event and the future of our region.
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Explore sponsorship opportunities that create real pathways for the next generation of skilled professionals.

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