The PAVE Global Educator of the Year Award, presented with Chipman Design Architecture, recognizes a full-time educator whose sustained commitment to design pedagogy has demonstrably enriched both students and the broader discipline. The award is not a competition for emerging talent but a peer acknowledgment of a career's work—a distinction that places it within the tradition of institutional honors that measure influence through curriculum, mentorship, and departmental leadership. Eligible nominees must hold current full-time, tenured, or adjunct positions and possess a minimum of seven years of post-secondary teaching experience in fields including Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising, Engineering, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Experiential Design, or related areas. The award carries no application fee, and the deadline for the 2026 cycle is October 31, 2026. The prize itself is not specified in the provided materials, but the honor's value lies in its recognition by a jury of peers and its association with PAVE Global's ongoing advocacy for design education. The curatorial vision centers on educators who consistently engage and inspire students, seek resources beyond the classroom to enrich curricula, demonstrate strong departmental leadership, and make significant contributions to the profession. This is an award for those who treat teaching as a creative and intellectual practice—not merely a transmission of skills—and whose influence extends through the institutions and communities they serve.