PAVE is pleased to announce the three finalists for the 2011 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 2011 Rising Star Award Finalists are:

• Sarah Amundsen, Director of Store Planning and Design, Target
• Adam Carmichael, Director of Store Design, Saks Fifth Avenue
• Corinne Keddie, Principal, keddie architecture inc 

The award presentation and announcement of the winner will take place Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, during the 15th Annual PAVE Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York.

James Bellante, Senior Vice President, Visual Merchandise Presentation, Macy’s
Anne DiNardo, editor, VMSD
Nancy Jackson, President, Architectural Systems Inc.
Brad Somberg, President, B+N Industries

Retailers were invited to nominate an individual under 40 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.