The Spot Experiential Scholarship Returns!
Second year for PGAV Destination’s innovative program
(St. Louis, MO – January 28, 2014) – PGAV Destinations announces that applications are now being accepted for the firm’s experiential scholarship opportunity.
The Spot Experiential Scholarship, named for PGAV’s staff mascot Spot the Zebra, challenges college students to design a destination based upon one of seven unique environmental concepts. Students are encouraged to apply and do not need to be in the fields of design or architecture to participate. There are no creative limitations on the submitted design or medium to solve the challenge. Photos, videos, models, sketches, paintings, or more are welcome.
“The Spot Experiential Scholarship is a great opportunity for PGAV to uncover exceptionally-talented students,” says PGAV Destinations vice president and head of recruitment, Ned Diestelkamp. “The Scholarship challenges applicants to use the greatest level of creativity and brand understanding that our designers employ each and every day.”
The firm’s top designers and architects will vote for the best display of creativity and design in June. The winner will be announced the first of July. The creator behind the winning submission will choose to visit, along with one guest, one of five PGAV-designed destinations in North America. The firm will cover airfare, two nights in a hotel, rental car, food stipends, and admission to the destination.
Last year’s winner, Aly Strubberg from Washington University, chose to visit the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, where PGAV Destinations had previously designed Antler Hill Village. “We had a fantastic time,” reports Ms. Strubberg. “The design and atmosphere that you created were perfectly fitting for the Estate and location.”
Applicants do not need to be present at one of PGAV’s college career fair appearances to participate. Follow this link for more information and scholarship application instructions.
About PGAV Destinations
PGAV Destinations is a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations. Now in its fifth decade, the practice has evolved to become the ideal destination-consulting partner, skilled at developing growth-oriented master plans and translating those plans into successful projects. No other firm offers such an integrated approach to destination planning.
PGAV’s key clients include industry leaders such as Delaware North Companies, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, the Biltmore Companies, Bass Pro Shops, Ameristar Casinos, Universal Studios, The Gettysburg Foundation, the St. Louis Zoo, and many others. Recent assignments include planning and design at many of the world’s “must see” destinations, including the Grand Canyon, Biltmore Estate, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the Georgia Aquarium, the Hoover Dam, and SeaWorld Adventure Parks. www.PGAVDestinations.com
