PAVE Global is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 PAVE Educator of the Year Award!
Developed and launched in 2022, the PAVE Educator of the Year Award honors and celebrates full-time educators for their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to design education. The award recognizes educators who consistently engage and inspire their students, seek opportunities beyond the classroom, demonstrate strong leadership, make significant contributions to the profession, and excel in teaching.
Dash Nagel, PAVE Global's Executive Director, emphasized the importance of recognizing exceptional educators: "The PAVE Educator of the Year Award is a testament to the crucial role that dedicated educators play in shaping the future of design. These individuals not only impart knowledge but also inspire creativity, foster innovation, and prepare the next generation of design professionals. Through this award, we aim to celebrate their invaluable contributions and underscore the importance of excellence in design education."
Industry peers, colleagues, administrators, and students are invited to nominate deserving educators who have significantly shaped and inspired the design leaders of tomorrow. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations are free and can be submitted through the electronic nomination form at paveglobal.org/educatoraward by Monday, October 28, 2024, before 11:59 PM Eastern/8:59 PM Pacific.
All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals and educators not affiliated with the nominees. The 2024 Educator of the Year Award Honoree will be recognized on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the PAVE Gala in New York City. The honoree will receive a $1,500 grant, with an additional $1,500 grant awarded to their School/Department.
Eligibility criteria include:
Current, full-time, tenured or adjunct professors
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a post-secondary program related to design fields
Demonstrated history of excellence in teaching, leadership, and contributions to the profession
For full details on eligibility, submission requirements, and the judging process, please visit paveglobal.org/educatoraward.
Previous honorees include Professor Rebekah Matheny from The Ohio State University (2023) and Professor Nea Maloo from Howard University (2022).
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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