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Since 1992, PAVE Global's mission has been to mentor, inspire, and connect student designers to the extraordinary professional world of creating and designing consumer environments.

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To celebrate its 30th anniversary, PAVE has developed an all-new award to recognize and honor emerging student visionaries who are expected to revolutionize the industry with their innovative ideas and designs, making a positive impact on the world.

THE AWARD

All submissions will be judged blindly by a panel of industry professionals. Three students will be selected to receive the following:

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  • $7,500 cash prize

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  • An invitation to attend the 2023 PAVE Gala to network with Industry Professionals and be honored for this award. Travel, hotel, and per diem will be covered.

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  • $1,000 to the student's school/department or educator for travel to attend the 2023 PAVE Gala (to be determined by the school or department).

SUBMISSION DETAILS & RESOURCES

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Students will prepare and submit (3) 11"x 17" boards containing their own pre-existing, relevant, design work following the outlined process and criteria.

 

STEP 1 - Pick one of your projects that embodies one of the following sub-topics:

  • Human and Community Connection

  • Sustainability

  • Cultural Awareness/DEI

  • Universal Design

  • Educational Innovations

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If you are unsure if your project falls under one of the above sub-topics, please contact us at info@paveglobal.org and we'd be happy to provide guidance.

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STEP 2 - Create (3) 11” x 17” boards per the following criteria (important note: the same one project is to be used for all three boards):

  • Board 1: 

    • ​Design/project title

    • Project imagery: graphic elements of the selected project

    • Project Inquiry: Which sub-topic was addressed and how? Why are you interested in this topic?

 

  • Board 2: 

    • Design/project title

    • Project imagery: graphic elements of the selected project

    • Project Inquiry: Did you learn anything unexpected during the process?

 

  • Board 3: 

    • Design/project title

    • Project imagery: graphic elements of the selected project

    • Project Inquiry: Do you think you accomplished your goals and how?

STEP 3 - Submit your entry by Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. by 11:59 PM ET/8:59 PM PT.

  • Reminder: Double-check your entry materials against the Submission Requirements before submitting your entry through Submittable.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • PAVE utilizes a blind judging system, the student's name and/or school may not appear anywhere on the (3) project boards.

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  • Boards should be submitted as PDFs in 11x17 landscape (horizontal) format. 

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  • Must include a complete copy of your current transcript (official or unofficial).**

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  • All submissions and supporting documents must be submitted through the Submittable platform.

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  • All applications must be received by Monday, November 6, 2023, by 11:59 PM ET/8:59 PM PT to be considered.

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** Transcripts are utilized by PAVE administration to confirm your eligibility to participate as a current student. Transcripts will not be visible to judges on the review panel.​​​​

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

  • Student must be enrolled in a 2 to 4-year undergraduate or graduate program working toward a degree in design, architecture, or visual merchandising with an interest in pursuing a career creating and designing consumer environments.​

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  • Student must be a full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours or equivalent.​

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  • Student must be located and studying within North America.

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If you are unsure if you are eligible to participate, please contact us at info@paveglobal.org.

HAVE A QUESTION?

For the quickest answers, check the Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is still unanswered, please contact us at info@paveglobal.org.

Sumission Requiremens
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