PAVE NEWS & UPDATES

PAVE Global, in partnership with OPTO International, is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 19th Annual PAVE Global Rising Star Award.

PAVE Global is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award. Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes one exceptional student whose innovative design thinking has the potential to shape the future of consumer environments. The selected recipient will receive a $7,500 cash award, travel support to attend the 28th Annual PAVE Gala in New York City, national industry recognition, and an award for their school or educator.

PAVE Global is proud to introduce the International Student of the Season: Emerging Designer Stewardship Award, a new quarterly recognition program celebrating students who make a meaningful impact beyond their design work. Nominated by educators, the award honors leadership, mentorship, community involvement, and service while providing a $1,500 educational award to one outstanding student each quarter.

Yanira Rivas, a junior Interior Design student at Cal State Long Beach, has been named the 2026 Bergmeyer Scholarship + Experience recipient. Selected for her thoughtful, human-centered approach to design, Rivas will receive a $6,000 scholarship and participate in an immersive mentorship at Bergmeyer’s Boston headquarters.

Jenny Bae Huggon, a fourth-year Interior Design student at Sheridan College, deepened her interest in a retail design career after a European experience awarded by PAVE Global and euro a go go.

PAVE Global and Shop! Association name Adrianna Kimmitt, a senior Graphic Design student at SCAD, as the recipient of the 2026 Shop! Scholarship + Experience, awarded to one student pursuing a career in retail, hospitality, or consumer environment design.

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.