The 27th Annual PAVE Gala brought the design community together at Guastavino’s in New York City for a night celebrating student scholarships, retail design excellence, and industry leadership. From student award recipients to professional honors and the PAVE Student Design Competition, the evening highlighted how PAVE Global continues to support the next generation of designers.

Sheridan College fourth year Interior Design student Jenny Bae Huggon has been named the 2026 euro a go go Retail Design Experience Award recipient. Selected for her thoughtful, human-centered approach to tech light design, Jenny will join the euro a go go programme at EuroShop 2026 and is recognized at the 2025 PAVE Gala in New York City.

Now in its 11th year, the Bergmeyer Scholarship + Mentorship Experience supports emerging talent in interior design, architecture, industrial design, and graphic design. One student will receive a $6,000 scholarship and take part in an immersive, in-person learning experience with Bergmeyer’s team in Boston. Applications are open to full-time students in the United States and Canada and are due March 16, 2026.

PAVE Global is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 PAVE Gala T-Shirt Design Challenge, sponsored by Studio Lourdes. Interpreting this year’s theme, “Bridge to the Future,” four students were recognized across Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice categories for their creativity and vision. Their designs will be featured as limited-edition merchandise supporting future PAVE scholarships.

PAVE Global, in partnership with The Hershey Company, is proud to announce the winners of the 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition. This year’s challenge invited students to design an immersive Store-within-a-Store snacking destination inside a traditional grocery store. Three outstanding concepts were selected for their creativity, innovation, and thoughtful interpretation of Hershey’s iconic brand experience.

PAVE Global announces the 2025 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award honorees. Leilianni Hubbard, Phoebe Nguyen, and Shambhavi Sanjay were selected for work demonstrating strong research, thoughtful design thinking, and meaningful impact across sustainability, cultural awareness, and human-centered design. Each student will receive a $10,000 prize package and be recognized at the 2025 PAVE Gala.

VCU Arts graduate student Christie Chirinos has been named the recipient of the 2025 Knovo Technology in Design Innovation Scholarship. Her project uses accessible digital twin tools to document and interpret the historic Moore Street School, demonstrating how technology can enhance accuracy, preservation, and early concept development in design.

Emilia “Emmy” Saltzman, an Interior Design senior at Appalachian State University, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Bish Creative POP Scholarship + Experience. She will receive a 6,000 dollar scholarship, a five-day mentorship at Bish Creative in Chicago, and full travel support to attend the 2025 PAVE Gala in New York City.

PAVE Global, in partnership with award-winning experience agency ChangeUp, proudly announces Keonwook “Ken” Park, a Senior in the Spatial Experience Design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, as the recipient of the 2025 ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience.

FIT student Atenea Maldonado wins the 2025 VMSD Scholarship + Experience, receiving $3,000 and recognition at IRDC in Providence, RI.

PAVE Global and euro a go go have launched the Retail Experience Award 2026, offering one student a fully sponsored trip to EuroShop in Düsseldorf. The winner will also gain mentorship from industry leaders and recognition at the 2025 PAVE Gala in New York City. Applications close November 3, 2025.

The 30th Annual PAVE Student Design Competition, sponsored by The Hershey Company, invites students worldwide to reimagine the snacking experience with immersive, tech-driven, and brand-inspired designs. Top winners will be honored at the 2025 PAVE Gala in NYC.

PAVE Global, in partnership with Knovo, announces the 2025 Technology in Design Innovation Scholarship. This $2,500 award celebrates students who harness technology to transform design, offering mentorship with Knovo professionals and an invitation to the PAVE Gala. Applications are due October 17, 2025.

At the 2024 PAVE Gala, we made a promise: every dollar raised would go directly back into student programs. In 2025, that promise has been kept — and exceeded. PAVE is awarding over $120,000 in scholarships, grants, and support this year, more than doubling our impact. From expanded scholarships to new awards and travel stipends, we’re investing in the next generation of designers like never before.

PAVE Global and Bish Creative announce the third annual Point-of-Purchase Scholarship, now increased to $3,500. One student will receive the scholarship plus a 5-day immersive mentorship experience at Bish Creative in Chicago and an invitation to attend the 2025 PAVE Gala in New York City. Open to design students in the US and Canada. Application deadline: October 31, 2025.

Design students across North America are invited to participate in the 2025 PAVE Gala T-Shirt Design Challenge. This year's theme, "Bridge to the Future," challenges participants to explore PAVE's vital role connecting design education to students' future careers. Two winners and two runners-up will be selected through dual judging, with prizes of $1,000 and $500 respectively. Sponsored by Studio Lourdes.

PAVE Global, in partnership with VMSD and SmartWork Media, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 5th annual VMSD Scholarship + Experience for 2025. This prestigious program continues to recognize and support leadership potential in students pursuing careers in retail environments and consumer experiences.

Thanks to generous Champions of Design supporters and successful fundraising initiatives, PAVE Global exceeded its original goal and provided $1,000 grants to 30 design students from 28 institutions worldwide – double the initially planned 15 awards.

PAVE Global is thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for the 2025 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award. This year, we're seeking innovative student designers whose groundbreaking work will shape the future of consumer environments. One exceptional student will receive $7,500, an invitation to our exclusive NYC gala, and recognition among industry leaders. Could it be you?

This exciting new program aims to recognize and nurture leadership potential in Design and Architecture Students.