PAVE NEWS & UPDATES

PAVE Global has announced the finalists for the 18th Annual PAVE Rising Star Award, presented by ASI | Architectural Systems, Inc. Catherine Keywan, Jacob Tyler, and Olivia Van Deusen will be honored at the 2025 PAVE Gala in New York City, where the Rising Star Honoree will be revealed.

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 and VMSD Magazine are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2025 PAVE + VMSD Window Awards, presented by Travelstead. The program celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind the holiday windows that inspire shoppers and communities each season.

PAVE Global proudly announces Professor Elgin Cleckley of the University of Virginia as the 2025 Educator of the Year, presented by Chipman Design Architecture. A leader in architecture and design education, Cleckley is celebrated for his _mpathic design approach, community engagement, and transformative impact on students. His teaching inspires future designers to lead with empathy, creativity, and purpose.