PAVE Educator of the Year Award 2026 — Free Design Education Nomination
Free nominations for design educators with 7+ years of post-secondary teaching experience. Deadline 30 October 2026; US$3,000 award.
Important Dates
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Entry Fees
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| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General entry | 0 USD |
Prizes
Prize information is presented by award where the organizer provides a defined structure. Check the official rules for the complete award terms.
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Prize | 3000 USD |
About This Competition
About the PAVE Educator of the Year Award 2026
PAVE Global recognizes educators who have helped students grow in design-related disciplines through teaching, leadership and meaningful industry engagement. The award welcomes nominations from colleagues, peers, administrators and students, and eligible educators may nominate themselves.
Who is eligible?
Nominees must currently teach as full-time, tenured or adjunct professors and have at least seven years of post-secondary teaching experience in interior design, architecture, graphic design, UX/UI, industrial design, engineering, product design, visual merchandising or a related discipline.
Entry fee and deadline
There is no nomination fee. Nominations close on 30 October 2026 before 11:59 PM Eastern Time in the United States.
Prizes and recognition
The Educator of the Year receives a US$3,000 award and recognition at the PAVE Gala. The organizer also describes up to US$1,000 travel support for eligible educators outside the New York and New Jersey area.
What to submit
The nomination package includes a letter of at least 750 words, a two-page maximum CV, a project outline, a mini portfolio of up to five pages and three support letters of at least 500 words each. Review the official guidance carefully for format requirements and eligibility.
How to apply
Submit the required materials through the organizer’s Submittable process linked from the official PAVE Educator of the Year Award page. Check the original terms for any updates before applying.
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Claim this CompetitionEligibility
This section helps you quickly see whether the opportunity fits you. Always check the complete eligibility rules in the official organiser information before you enter.
Current full-time, tenured or adjunct professor with at least 7 years of post-secondary teaching in a design-related discipline.
Requirements
Use this as your preparation checklist. Gather the required work, documents, files or supporting information before you start the final submission.
Nomination letter (750+ words), CV (max 2 pages), project outline, portfolio (max 5 pages), and three letters of support (500+ words each).
How to Enter
The simplest approach is to work through the organiser's instructions step by step. Have your entry ready, check the details once more and submit through the official route provided.
Submit nomination and documents through Submittable via the PAVE Global Educator of the Year Award page.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover common questions participants may have when reviewing this listing. If something is not clear, check the official competition information before entering.
Who can enter this competition?
Current full-time, tenured or adjunct professor with at least 7 years of post-secondary teaching in a design-related discipline.
What is the submission deadline?
October 30, 2026 at 23:59 (America/New_York).
Is the competition free to enter?
Entry is listed as Free.
Is this competition online or offline?
The competition mode is listed as Online.
What prize is offered?
The listed prize information is: Cash, Other — USD 3000.
Where can I find the official entry instructions?
Use the official entry link near the top of this page.
What should I check before submitting?
Nomination letter (750+ words), CV (max 2 pages), project outline, portfolio (max 5 pages), and three letters of support (500+ words each).
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