The Process for Event Endorsement for the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Official Calendar of Events

Thank you for your interest in becoming an endorsed event of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary (BRP75) in 2010. The anniversary promises to be a year of celebration, reflection, and newfound discovery of one of our nation’s most important cultural and natural treasures. Please read the following guidelines carefully and submit your events using the application form provided.

Endorsement Criteria

To be considered by BRP75 for endorsement, the applicant must demonstrate to BRP75’s satisfaction that the proposed event meets at least one of these anniversary goals:

• Raises awareness of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary by developing and sharing engaging information about the importance of this exceptional natural and cultural resource (for example – event organizers plan to highlight nearby Parkway features and their importance to the local community).
• Involves local communities in the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway through events that focus regional and national attention on the history and stewardship of this treasure (for example – event organizers plan to honor community members who have worked on the Parkway during construction or in recent years).
• Advances a new generation of stewards, advocates and elected officials who embrace Parkway values, speak out regarding future challenges, and actively work for a sustainable and healthy Blue Ridge Parkway (for example – event organizers plan to implement recycling and provide information about how protecting the environment helps protect the biodiversity of habitats on the Parkway).

Benefits of Endorsement

BRP75 endorsed events receive:

• Listing on the BRP75 website, blueridgeparkway75.org, and inclusion in the Official 75th Calendar of Events
• Promotion with other 75th events through press releases, newsletters, and other BRP75 marketing strategies
• Permission for your organization to use the BRP75 logo on any promotional materials (not for resale or third-party use)
• Access to Parkway 75th Traveling Exhibit (if available)

Ineligibility Guidelines

Please note that BRP75 will not endorse:

• Individuals, political, or religious organizations
• Ongoing educational or regular site programming
• Events that do not conform with community standards

Funding Limitations

BRP75 does not provide funding for endorsed events. BRP75 staff may be available to offer suggestions for possible funding opportunities. Please contact Leesa Brandon by e-mail or telephone at 828.271.4779, x 224 at the program office in North Carolina for more information.

How to Submit your Event Information

• On line
  • Complete and submit the on-line form.
• E-mail
  • Download and complete the Application (Word Document)
  • E-mail to Leesa Brandon
• Fax
  • Download and complete the Application (Word Document)
  • Fax to 828.271.4313
• Mail
  • Download and complete the Application (Word Document)
  • Mail to:
    Leesa Brandon
    Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc.
    199 Hemphill Knob Road
    Asheville, NC 28803

For More Information

For more information about the event endorsement process, contact Leesa Brandon by e-mail or at 828.271.4779, x224.

Banner Program

Through a relationship with Imaging Technologies, a number of Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary banners are available to display in communities or at events. These include event banners, pole banners that can be personalized to include the community’s name, and posters. Banner samples are available on this interactive PDF form; orders may also be placed using this form. For more information, contact Imaging Technologies directly by e-mail at BRP@itrepro.com or phone at 828.253.8467.