PAVE Global is thrilled to announce that it's time to nominate and honor exceptional individuals who are shaping the future of the consumer environments industry with the 17th Annual Rising Star Award, proudly sponsored by ASI | Architectural Systems, Inc.!

A Rising Star is a young professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in the brand environment industry. These emerging leaders anticipate the needs of their clients, motivate their teams, turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and inspire consumers.

RECOMMEND A RISING STAR

Retailers, brands, designers, and industry suppliers are encouraged to recognize an individual's extraordinary contributions and talented mindset as innovators and leaders among their peers by nominating them for this award. Additionally, young professionals who meet the criteria of a Rising Star are eligible to self-nominate.

Reflecting on the blended channels that comprise a brand today, you can shine a spotlight on your nominee with a prestigious accolade that will be a testament to their visionary influence and inspiration throughout their career!

Nominations are free and can motivate a nominee to do even more great things. Gather some of their work and tell us why you think they should become the next PAVE Rising Star!

The PAVE Rising Star judges are looking for individuals who are original, passionate visionaries. A Rising Star nominee is intuitive in decision-making, willing to take risks, ambitious, persistent, resourceful, and socially responsible. They demonstrate authenticity in their designs and can implement sustainable projects.

NOMINATION DETAILS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Nominees may be from your organization or another.

Nominees must be engaged in the design or supply of consumer environments. This includes designers, visual merchandisers, store planners, and project managers.

Nominees must be 40 years of age or younger as of December 2024.

Nominations can be self-submitted or submitted by a retailer, brand, design firm, or industry supplier.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Attach three to five supporting materials that demonstrate what makes the nominee a Rising Star. Provide descriptions of images, including program intent and a brief line on its success.