JA of Southwest Virginia Events
At JA of Southwest Virginia, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
JA 18 Under 18 Nominations - 2026
Happening Now!
Shine the spotlight on the incredible young talent in Southwest Virginia? Nominate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community champions!
Winners will be featured in the July/August 2025 issue of The Roanoker Magazine and attend an award ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
Nominations close March 15, 2026.
2026 Pete Orr Memorial Golf Tournament
Join us for the 2026 Pete Orr Memorial Golf Tournament at Roanoke Country Club- a day on the course that brings our business community together to invest in the future of Southwest Virginia
JA Stock Market Challenge Camp 2026
Give your student a hands-on introduction to the world of money, investing, and real-world decision making at the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge Summer Camp!
PAST EVENTS
2026 JA Bowl-A-Thon: Future Bound
Blast off with us this March for our 41st Annual JA Bowl-A-Thon: Future Bound! This year’s theme is all about looking ahead, imagining what’s possible, and having a stellar time while supporting students across Southwest Virginia.
We’re inviting teams to go all-in on the space theme: think astronauts, aliens, and interstellar explorers. At every bowling shift, we’ll host a space-themed costume contest, so suit up, get creative, and prepare for liftoff!
34th Annual Southwest Virginia Business Hall of Fame
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the inspiring leaders who shaped the business landscape of our region at the 2025 Southwest Virginia Business Hall of Fame, presented by Wells Fargo!
Sponsorships available.
Next In Line
Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia invites community and business leaders to join us for Next in Line, a special evening celebrating the next generation of changemakers: The Roanoker Magazine’s 18 Under 18 honorees.
JA Stock Market Challenge Camp - 2025
The JA Stock Market Challenge Summer Camp, taking place from July 14th to July 18th at Member One Federal Credit Union, is proudly sponsored by Member One FCU. At the JA Stock Market Challenge Summer Camp, students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of financial literacy, exploring topics such as stock market basics, investment strategies, and the importance of smart money management. Through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and real-world simulations, campers will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will set them on the path to financial success.
JA - Pete Orr Memorial Golf Tournament - 2025
Annual JA Par for the Kids/Pete Orr Memorial Golf Tournament
Sponsorships Available
2025 JA 40th Anniversary Celebration Bowlathon
This year marks four decades of our annual BOWL-A-THON! Join us for an "Over the Hill" celebration all weekend at Lee Hi Lanes, as we fundraise to support the next generation of leaders!
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