PAVE is pleased to announce the three finalists for the 2009 Rising Star Award. This award was created in 2007 to recognize the achievements of individuals who have demonstrated talent, vision, and implementation in the retail environment.

The 2009 Rising Star Award Finalists are:

• Travis Burnham, Creative Services Manager, J. Crew
• Robyn Novak, Director, Interior Design, FRCH Design Worldwide
• Stacy Suvino, Visual Director, Miss Jackson’s

Burnham	Novak	Suvino

The award presentation and announcement of the winner will take place Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, during the 13th Annual PAVE Gala at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York.

James Bellante, Group Vice President, Visual Merchandising, Macy’s
Kristin D. Godsey, Associate Publisher/Executive Editor, VMSD
Nancy Jackson, President, Architectural Systems Inc.
Ed Jankowski, Senior Vice President/General Manager, North America, Godiva Chocolatier Inc.
Brad Somberg, President, B&N Industries

Companies were invited to nominate an individual under 35 years of age who works in retail design, visual presentation, or contract design and is a proven innovator and leader among his or her peers.