Teslin Doud, Carmen Gama and Lucy Jones – each graduates of Parsons School of Design – are the recipients of the first Eileen Fisher Social Innovator Award, a partnership between Eileen Fisher Inc. and the CFDA.

As part of the 12-month residency, which kicks off on Aug. 31, Doud, Gama and Jones will be able to work alongside the Eileen Fisher designers, merchandisers and social consciousness teams and come up with a design solution for Fisher’s recycled garments—all with the aim to support the brand’s Vision2020 sustainability goals.

“When announcing this award, we knew it would attract top design talent,” Fisher said. “What we didn’t expect was the extraordinary vision and raw talent these three graduates possess. We are thrilled to have them build upon our sustainability initiative and hopefully inspire other up and coming designers and brands to shape the impact of design sustainability with a fresh perspective.”

Each winner is receiving a $50,000 stipend, as well as in-depth access to the business. They will also put together a collection made from unsellable garments provided by Green Eileen.

CFDA Executive Vice President Lisa Smilor lauded Fisher’s “leadership role in supporting the education of designers who are interested in sustainability. By underwriting this very relevant and important post-graduate program, she and her team will be providing the three winners with vast knowledge, inspiration and guidance.”