PAVE’s 2009 Student Design Competition is sponsored by Macy’s. This annual competition, now in its 15th year, is geared toward college-level students involved in retail planning, visual merchandising, and branding programs.

The competition’s design challenges consist of a visual merchandising category and a store design category and provides an excellent opportunity for students to obtain real-life retail design experience. Prizes include grants to students and schools and winning students may even see their designs come to life in a Macy's environment.

This competition is for individual student work and entries completed by teams of students will not be judged.

The student’s name and school name is not to be visible anywhere on the presentation pages or cover.

Complete the electronic form and print a copy to include with your entry. A disclaimer must also accompany each entry.

Entries will not be returned. Students are advised to keep a copy of their entries. Entries will not be returned. Judging criteria is available here. Judging will take place in early November 2009 at Macy’s in New York City. Winners will be announced Dec. 9, 2009 at the annual PAVE Gala in New York City.

Entries must be RECEIVED by Monday, Nov. 9, 2009:

James Bellante
Macy’s
151 W. 34th Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Complete the 2009 Entry form here.
Download the 2009 Disclaimer here.

Please do not contact Macy’s with any questions or concerns. This address is for entries only.

Contact Catharine Scott at PAVE, 954-893-7225, ext. 4834, fax 954-893-8375