The PAVE Global + VMSD Window Awards, proudly sponsored by Travelstead, are now open for submissions, inviting New York City’s most imaginative holiday window displays to compete! This distinguished contest honors retail stores that bring the holiday spirit to life through extraordinary visual merchandising. Judging will focus on storefronts and displays that showcase exceptional creativity, technical skill, and a festive atmosphere.
This year, awards will be presented in two categories:
Department Stores
Specialty Stores
Entries will be evaluated based on:
Originality and Creativity
Spirit of the Season
Professionalism: Execution and Technical Aspects (including lighting, mechanics, signage, and presentation of mannequins and merchandise)
“The PAVE + VMSD Window Awards allow us to recognize the outstanding talent and artistry that bring New York’s holiday windows to life,” said Dash Nagel, Executive Director of PAVE Global. “In partnership with Travelstead and VMSD, we’re excited to honor the teams whose work exemplifies the beauty, spirit, and innovation of the holiday season.”
2023 Window Awards Winner - Bergdorf Goodman - Department Store Category
“We are thrilled to sponsor this award, celebrating the dedication and expertise of those who make New York’s holiday displays so magical,” said Nick Travelstead, President of Travelstead. “It’s an honor to support PAVE and this recognition of excellence in visual merchandising.”
Winners will be announced at the 26th Annual PAVE Gala on December 12, 2024, in New York City. In addition to the Window Awards, the gala will recognize other 2024 honorees, including the PAVE x Ulta Beauty Student Design Competition, PAVE Rising Star, PAVE Educator of the Year, ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience, the Bish Creative Point-of-Purchase Scholarship + Experience, the Paul Pizzini, FRDI Memorial Grant + Experience, and VMSD Magazine’s Excellence in Visual Merchandising in New York.
For more information or to submit an entry, please visit www.paveglobal.org/windowawards. The submission deadline is Friday, November 29, 2024, before 11:59 PM Eastern.
2023 Windows Award Winner - Ralph Lauren Children's & Baby - Specialty Retail Category
About Travelstead, www.travelsteadgroup.com Travelstead provides end-to-end supply chain solutions, specializing in white-glove logistics for retail, hospitality, and other industries. From multi-store rollouts to individual deliveries, they ensure safe, efficient transport and setup of fixtures, furniture, and equipment. Committed to sustainability, Travelstead’s Green Solutions approach helps divert up to 85% of waste from landfills through recycling and reuse. With a global network and industry-specific expertise, they provide tailored logistics solutions that prioritize quality and efficiency.
About VMSD, www.vmsd.com
Found Since 1897, VMSD (Visual Merchandising Store Design) is committed to providing retail professionals with the most up-to-date, innovative retail design ideas and industry news -- and to do so in a way that inspires, challenges, and motivates.
About PAVE Global, www.paveglobal.org
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.
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