The Gala event drew a crowd of nearly 500 influential retailers, designers, and industry suppliers from companies including Macy’s, Chico’s, Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony Style, Target, Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton, Bank of America, Harley-Davidson, Chute Gerdeman Retail, Bergmeyer Associates, Gensler, Little, Callison, and many others. The event raised over $65,000 for PAVE’s educational programs. Ten students with winning projects in the Student Design Competition and six educators were able to attend the event through seats donated by industry companies.

Following a cocktail reception, guests were seated for dinner and the awards ceremony. During the awards presentation, PAVE recognized the winners of this year’s PAVE Student Design Competition, sponsored by Macy’s, awarding $22,000 in grants to students and schools. For a complete list of student and school recipients, Click Here.

Other awards presented at the gala included:

• The Best Windows of New York City, presented by DDI
• 1st Place Platinum Award – Bergdorf Goodman
• 2nd Place Gold Award – Macy’s
• 3rd Place Silver Award – Sony Style

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