PAVE NEWS & UPDATES

PAVE Global has opened applications for its Spring 2026 Student Aid Program, offering $1,000 financial assistance grants to full-time college-level design and architecture students worldwide. The program supports students facing unforeseen financial circumstances that may impact their ability to continue their education. Applications are open through April 20, 2026.

PAVE Global and Shop! Association announce the launch of the 2026 Shop! Scholarship + Experience, supporting one design student with financial assistance and industry experience at Shop! Marketplace in New Orleans.

Next Step by PAVE is a new professional development series designed to help students and emerging professionals navigate early career decisions within the design industry. Launching with an interactive career exploration webinar, the series offers practical insight into career paths, professional skills, and industry expectations across the design ecosystem.

PAVE Global, VMSD, and Travelstead are pleased to announce the winners and runners-up of the PAVE + VMSD Window Awards, honoring standout holiday window design across New York City and North America. From immersive storytelling to exceptional craftsmanship, this year’s honorees reflect the creativity, technical excellence, and seasonal spirit that define the art of visual merchandising.

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.