SGIA Supports the Industry's Future at the 2018 SkillsUSA Competition

"It was truly a great experience to judge so many high-level students looking to join the workforce in America,” said judge Syd Northup, Inkjet Division Manager, Gans Ink and Supply. “My faith in the future was completely restored by all these young adults."

SGIA congratulates the 2018 NLSC Graphic Imaging–Sublimation and Screen Printing Technology winners and thanks all industry volunteers and donors. For more information or to contribute to next year’s event, visit sgia.org or contact Erin Nuss.

Results — Graphics Imaging–Sublimation

Secondary Students

First: Mattie Egly, Lawrence County High School, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Second: Colby Henson, Sikeston Career & Technology Center, Sikeston, Missouri
Third: Mardeliz Flores, Orange Technical College – Mid-Florida Campus, Orlando, Florida

Post-Secondary Students

First: Sandra Castaneda, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah
Second: Samantha Killen, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois
Third: Christopher Waldun, Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Georgia

Results — Screen Printing Technology

Secondary Students

First: Makayla Buscher, Nichols Career Center, Jefferson City, Missouri
Second: Keiller Middlebrook, Grover Cleveland High School, Reseda, California
Third: Gabe Waldrup, S & W Washtenaw Consortium, Saline, Michigan

Post-Secondary Students

First: Kyler Kelsch, Dixie State University, Saint George, Utah
Second: James Sullivan, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois
Third: Cynthia Lainez, Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory, North Carolina