New River Valley, VA – The New River Valley is proudly celebrating a year of triumphs and accolades that showcases how the region is filled with thriving communities and innovation. Below are just a few of the accomplishments and awards won this past year by the NRV’s counties, city, towns, schools, businesses, and universities.
Regional Awards:
- 2 NRV Locations Featured in Southern Living for Best Fall Foliage in Virginia
- NRV Wins Multiple Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards
- 3 NRV Locations Rank Among Places with Lowest Cost of Living in VA
- Floyd Among Travel + Leisure’s Best Small Towns in Viriginia
- 6 NRV Locations win Best of Blue Ridge 2023 Awards
Higher Education Rankings:
- Radford University and Virginia Tech Among Best Student Cost of Living in VA
- Radford University Ranks #2 on Forbes VA’s Best Online Colleges 2023
- New River Community College Ranks #4 for Best College Tuition in Virginia
- Virginia Tech Ranks #4 for Best College Campuses in the US
Business Accolades:
- NRV Leaders Listed in the 4th Annual Virginia 500 by Virginia Business
- Four NRV Businesses Named Best Employers in Virginia by Forbes
- NRV Organizations Recognized as Top Virginia Employers for Interns
- Inmotion Recognized as One of Top Virginia Employers for Internship
- Harmonia Founder Wins Virginia Business Women in Leadership Award
The Virginia Commonwealth Placements:
Explore more NRV accolades and awards here.
Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
