APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 3, 2023 BY 11:59 PM EASTERN/8:59 PM PACIFIC
 

Since 1992, PAVE Global's mission has been to mentor, inspire, and connect student designers to the extraordinary professional world of creating and designing consumer environments. 

​To celebrate its 30th anniversary, PAVE has developed an all-new award to recognize and honor emerging student visionaries who are expected to revolutionize the industry with their innovative ideas and designs, making a positive impact on the world.

AWARD

All submissions will be judged blindly by a panel of industry professionals. Three students will be selected to receive the following:

• $7,500 cash prize
• An invitation to attend the 2023 PAVE Gala to network with Industry Professionals and be honored for this award. Travel, hotel, and per diem will be covered.
• $1,000 to the student's school/department or educator for travel to attend the 2023 PAVE Gala (to be determined by the school or department)
   

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

• Student must be enrolled in a 2 to 4-year undergraduate or graduate program working toward a degree in design, architecture, or visual merchandising with an interest in pursuing a career creating and designing consumer environments.​
• Student must be a full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours or equivalent.​
• Student must be located and studying within North America.

If you are unsure if you are eligible to participate, please contact us at info@paveglobal.org.

SUBMISSION PROCESS
Students will prepare and submit (3) 11"x 17" boards containing their own pre-existing, relevant, design work following the outlined process and criteria.

STEP 1 - Pick one of your projects that embodies one of the following sub-topics:

• Human and Community Connection
• Sustainability
• Cultural Awareness/DEI
• Universal Design
• Educational Innovations

If you are unsure if your project falls under one of the above sub-topics, please contact us atinfo@paveglobal.organd we'd be happy to provide guidance.

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STEP 2 - Create (3) 11” x 17” boards per the following criteria:

Board 1: 

• ​Design/project title
• Project imagery: graphic elements of the selected project
• Project Inquiry: Which sub-topic was addressed and how? Why are you interested in this topic?
   

Board 2: 

• Design/project title
• Project imagery: graphic elements of the selected project
• Project Inquiry: Why are you interested in this topic? Did you learn anything unexpected during the process?
   

Board 3: 

• Design/project title
• Project imagery: graphic elements of the selected project
• Project Inquiry: Do you think you accomplished your goals and how?
• SAMPLE BOARD

STEP 3 - Submit your entry by Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. by 11:59 PM ET/8:59 PM PT.

• Reminder: Double-check your entry materials against the submission requirements before submitting your entry through Submittable.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• PAVE utilizes a blind judging system, the student's name and/or school may not appear anywhere on the (3) project boards.
• Boards should be submitted as PDFs in 11x17 landscape (horizontal) format. 
• Must include a complete copy of your current transcript (official or unofficial).**
• All submissions and supporting documents must be submitted through the Submittable platform.
• All applications must be received by Friday, November 3, 2023, by 11:59 PM ET/8:59 PM PT to be considered.

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 ** Transcripts are utilized by PAVE administration to confirm your eligibility to participate as a current student. Transcripts will not be visible to judges on the review panel.​​​​

HAVE A QUESTION?

• For the quickest answers, check the Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is still unanswered, please contact us at info@paveglobal.org.
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The PAVE Student Aid Program supports college-level students studying retail design, interior design, architecture, visual merchandising, industrial design, UX/UI design, graphic design, product design, and other similar programs preparing them for careers related to the creation of consumer environments who are experiencing financial difficulties.  


The intent is to provide for basic needs such as food, housing, books, tuition, health insurance, medical bills, utilities, transportation, etc.


Students who are interested in applying should review the guidelines below and submit a completed application, with supporting documents, by Monday, October 23, 2023, by 11:59 PM Eastern/8:59 PM Pacific.


GUIDELINES:

1. Student must be enrolled in a program working toward a degree related to the creation of consumer environments, i.e. in visual merchandising, store design, interior design, architecture, graphic design, industrial design, or similar.
2. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better based on a 4.0 GPA scale.
3. Student must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
4. $1,000 USD per student will be awarded.

 
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
The following four items must be submitted with your application form for your request to be considered.

1. Letter of Explanation (500 words max): A letter explaining the reason for the request. Must show a compelling need for this special aid, with a detailed explanation of your situation and anticipated use of the funds.
2. Work Sample (1-2 pages max):  Highlights of your most recent design work. Must be individual work, cannot be a group project.
3. One reference: We will need a phone number and email address of your reference. Can be a professor, faculty member, or an employer (including internship supervisors). References CANNOT be friends or family members.
4. Copy of your current transcript (official or unofficial).

Both merit and need-based criteria will be used when determining recipients. Applicants’ GPA and level of need will be considered.

DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023, BY 11:59 PM EASTERN/8:59 PM PACIFIC.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact PAVE via email at info@paveglobal.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023, BY 11:59 PM EASTERN/8:59 PM PACIFIC
 The PAVE Scholarship Program, now in its thirteenth year, provides financial assistance to students in educational programs preparing them for careers in the retail environments industry, including but not limited to careers in retail design, visual merchandising, interior design, architecture, product design, UX design, graphic design, and industrial design. PAVE was developed to help ensure a future talent pool for the industry by eliminating barriers to studying in these fields. The funds assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may prevent them from continuing school. PAVE has awarded students over $246,000 in financial grants and scholarships in the past five years.

The Bish Creative Display POP Scholarship + Experience recognizes and supports leadership potential in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Applied Design, Engineering Design, UX Design, Product Design, Branding, and similar programs who have an interest in pursuing a career in  POP Design.

THE AWARD
 Student applicants will be judged blindly by a panel of industry professionals. One student will be selected to receive the following:​

• $2,500 cash prize
• 5-day immersive mentorship experience at Bish Creative Display, in Chicago, IL. Travel and expenses covered.**
• Attend the 2023 PAVE Gala on December 8th in New York City, as a guest of Bish Creative Display. Travel and expenses covered.
   

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
 

• Student must be enrolled in a 2 to 4-year undergraduate or graduate program working toward a degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Applied Design, Engineering Design, UX Design, Product Design, Branding, and similar programs who have an interest in pursuing a career in  POP Design.
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.​
• Student must be a full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (or equivalent, based on your program requirements).​
• Student must be located and studying within the United States or Canada.
   

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
 The following items must be included in your application for your request to be considered.​​
 

• Personal Statement (Max 500 Words):   What interests you most about pursuing a career designing POP displays?
• Portfolio (8-10 Pages Max)   Highlights of your most recent design work. Can be student or professional-based. 
• One Professional Reference   We will need the phone number and email address for your reference. Can be a professor, faculty member, or an employer (including internship supervisors). References CAN NOT be friends or family members.
• Must include a complete copy of your current transcript (official or unofficial).
• Applications and supporting documents must be submitted through Submittable.
• All applications must be received by Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM Eastern/8:59 PM Pacific to be considered.
   

  **The in-person mentorship experience will occur on a mutually agreed-upon date.

WHAT IS A RISING STAR?

PAVE Global is excited to announce it's time to nominate and honor the brilliant visionaries who are shaping the future of retail with our 16th Annual Rising Star Award!

A Rising Star is a young professional who has exhibited outstanding leadership in the brand environment industry. These emerging leaders anticipate client needs, motivate a team, transform the simple into the extraordinary, and inspire the consumer.

RECOMMEND A PAVE RISING STAR

Traditionally, participation in the nomination process is open to retailers, designers, and industry suppliers for recognizing an individual's extraordinary contributions and talented mindset as innovators and leaders among their peers. This year for the first time, PAVE is opening up nominations to allow individuals to self-nominate.

Reflecting on the blended channels that comprise a brand today, you can shine a spotlight on your nominee with a prestigious accolade that will be a testament to their visionary influence and inspiration throughout their career!

​Nominations are free and they can motivate a nominee to do even more great things. Gather some of their work and tell us why you think they should become the next PAVE Rising Star!

The PAVE Rising Star judges are looking for individuals who are original, passionate visionaries. A Rising Star nominee is intuitive in decision-making, willing to take risks, ambitious, persistent, resourceful, and socially responsible. They demonstrate authenticity in their designs and can implement sustainable projects.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

• Nominees may be from your own organization or another.
• Nominees must be engaged in the design or supply of retail environments. This includes designers, visual merchandisers, store planners, and project managers.
• Nominees must be 40 years of age or younger as of December 2023.
• Nominations can be self-submitted or submitted by a retailer, design firm, or industry supplier.

MAKE A NOMINATION

• Attach three to five supporting materials that demonstrate what makes the nominee a Rising Star. Provide descriptions of images, including program intent and a brief line on its success.
• There is no fee to make a nomination.

JUDGING
All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals. PAVE will contact the senior management for all finalists for employment verification and any additional input as needed.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
All finalists will be recognized on Thursday, December 7, 2023, during the PAVE Gala in New York City where the 2023 PAVE Rising Star Honoree will be announced.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 BY 11:59 PM EASTERN/8:59 PM PACIFIC.

PAVE Rising Star is proudly sponsored by:

ABOUT THIS AWARD
The PAVE Educator of the Year Award honors and celebrates a full-time educator for their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to design education. The Educator of the Year Honoree consistently engages and inspires their students in new and exciting ways, seeks resources and opportunities beyond the classroom to enrich the current curriculum, demonstrates strong leadership within their department, makes significant contributions to the profession, and demonstrates excellence in teaching.


ELIGIBILITY

• Nominees must be current, full-time, tenured, or adjunct professors.
• Nominees must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a post-secondary program related to Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising, Engineering, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Experiential Design, or a similar area of study at any university, college, or recognized professional school.
• Nominees must have a demonstrated history of-
  - Exhibiting excellence in teaching and consistently engaging and inspiring their students in new and innovative ways
  - Seeking resources and opportunities above and beyond the core curriculum (i.e. community involvement, design competitions, etc..)
  - Exhibiting strong leadership within their department
  - Making significant contributions to the profession

JUDGING

• All nominations will be judged by a panel of industry professionals and educators not affiliated with the nominees.
• Note: Anyone who writes a letter of nomination or a letter of support for a nominee is ineligible to participate on the review panel for this award.

PRIZE

• $1,500 to be awarded to the Educator of the Year
• $1,500 to be awarded to the School/Department
• Ticket to attend the PAVE Gala to be recognized
• Travel stipend* for flight + hotel
• Winners will also receive official digital assets for self-promotion, coverage via paveglobal.org, PAVE's social media accounts, and an official press release.

* Travel stipend of $1,000 (maximum) will be provided for educators located outside of the NY/NJ area.


PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The recipient will be honored at the 2023 PAVE Gala in New York City on December 7, 2023.


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Letter of Nomination (min. 750 words)
  - Written by the Nominator, this letter should speak to the candidate's outstanding achievements and commitment to design education.
• Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  - The candidate's CV to include experience and accomplishments relevant to this award.
• Academic/Classroom Project Outline
  - A brief description of the purpose, methods, and outcome of an innovation, sustainability, or community-focused project conducted with students/classes/studios that is above and beyond the scope of the core curriculum.​
  - The project must be from the last 3 years
• Mini Portfolio (max 5 pages)
  - Highlights of work/work samples that further support the candidate's CV and Academic Project Outline.​
  - It can include links to websites.
• Support Letters (3 letters, min. 500 words each)
  - These letters should speak to the criteria and provide evidence to support their claims.
  - Support letters should come from various sources, such as current students, alumni, colleagues, peers, administrators, industry professionals, etc.
• Headshot (Optional)
  - JPG or TIFF, at least 5x5 inches at 300 dpi
• All documents should be submitted as individual PDFs (except for the headshot) through the Submittable platform.
• Nominations are free and can be made by an industry peer, colleague, or administrator of the candidate. Self-nominations will also be accepted.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023 BY 11:59 PM EASTERN/8:59 PM PACIFIC

The PAVE Educator of the Year Award is proudly sponsored by: