new expanded sponsorships for 2026

From Platinum sponsorships to College or High School specific support to Golf or In-Kind opportunities, there are plenty of reasons to get involved! These expanded programs are designed to engage meaningfully with the Foundation’s mission, ensuring broader industry participation and increased support for education and workforce development nationwide.

“Our expanded sponsorship program will support our new initiatives and will take the Foundation’s mission to a whole new level,” says Bettylyn Krafft, Chairman of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. “By opening the door to more types of industry partners we are creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and student development.”

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Josh sigmon joins the board

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation is delighted to announce that Josh Sigmon has joined the Board of Directors. Josh, who has a rich background in the flexographic printing industry, brings years of experience and a deep personal connection to the Phoenix Challenge competitions.

Josh earned his AAS, Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology/Flexography degree at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he first competed in one of many College Phoenix Challenge competitions. He continued his involvement while attending the University of Central Missouri, where he participated again and graduated with a B.S. in Graphic Technologies. Having a successful career to date, Josh started with Harper Corporation of America, then later with ALC (Art Lithocraft) in Kansas City, Missouri, while completing his studies. After earning his degree, he returned at Harper Corporation, progressing to Vice President of Sales.

Josh joined Wink US as Business Development Lead this past month, a manufacturer of high-precision flexible dies and rotary cylinders. In this role, he will focus on Wink’s ongoing growth initiatives and work closely with partners to ensure the company continues to provide exceptional service, reliable support, and innovative tooling solutions.

Josh’s involvement with the Phoenix Challenge runs deep has served as a judge since 2019 at both the Phoenix Challenge High School Skills competition and the Phoenix Challenge College Competition. He and his wife, Liz Sigmon, whom he met while they were part of the Phoenix Challenge College competition team at the University of Central Missouri, are proud parents of Lincoln Sigmon. Josh enjoys 3D printing, traveling and exploring new places and spending time with his family.

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation is an organization of industry professionals who are dedicated to encouraging today's youth in exploring the exciting career opportunities available to them through the Flexographic printing industry.

Each year the Phoenix Challenge Foundation hosts it's annual International High School Flexographic Skills Competition and hosts the Phoenix Challenge College competition for students in North America currently studying Flexography. This site is dedicated to the student participants, their teachers and the industry sponsors that make this a competition success!