PAVE Global Launches 2025 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award
- PAVE Global
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Hollywood, Fla. (June 27, 2025)— PAVE Global is pleased to announce the opening of the submission window for the 2025 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award. This prestigious annual award honors and acknowledges rising student visionaries who are anticipated to revolutionize the industry with their groundbreaking concepts and designs, making a positive impact through design.
"As we continue this incredible journey of celebrating emerging talent, we remain committed to supporting the next generation of designers who will shape our industry's future," said Dash Nagel, PAVE Global's Executive Director. "The innovative work we've seen from previous years' participants continues to inspire us, and we eagerly anticipate discovering the fresh perspectives and creative solutions that students across North America will bring this year."
One exceptional student will be selected as the 2025 PAVE Student Visionary and awarded:
$7,500 cash prize
An invitation to the 2025 PAVE Gala in New York City on December 11th to be honored, including travel, hotel, and daily per diem expenses
$1,000 grant to the student's school/department or educator for travel to attend the 2025 PAVE Gala
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To enter, current undergraduate and graduate students in design, architecture, or visual merchandising programs must submit four 11x17-inch boards showcasing their pre-existing design work that is innovative and exemplifies creativity through one of these topics:
Human-centered Design
Inclusive/Universal Design
Cultural Awareness/DEI
Contemporary/Reactive Design
Sustainability/Adaptive Reuse
All submissions will be judged blindly by a panel of industry professionals. The application deadline is Friday, October 24, 2025, before 11:59 PM ET/8:59 PM PT. Full eligibility requirements and submission details can be found at www.paveglobal.org/studentaward.
About PAVE Global
Founded in 1992 as The Planning and Visual Education Partnership, PAVE Global is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, with all proceeds benefitting PAVE’s educational programs. The organization enables young talent to build successful careers designing and creating consumer environments. Our vision is to cultivate relationships with students, educators, and the design industry through financial assistance, top-industry thinking, inspiration, and mentorship. For more information, please visit www.paveglobal.org.
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About the PAVE Inspired by Design Student Visionary Award
The PAVE Inspired by Design Student Visionary Award was introduced in 2023 to commemorate PAVE Global's 30th anniversary. This prestigious accolade honors and acknowledges rising student visionaries who are anticipated to revolutionize the industry with their groundbreaking concepts and designs, making a positive impact on the world through design.