Phoenix Challenge Foundation holds first annual college competition

The Overall Excellence winner of the First Annual International Phoenix Challenge College Competition was Dunwoody College of Technology, which consisted of the student team of Brian Taubert, Aaron Fraher, Paul Visscher, Steven Miller, and Brendan Larson. A year of research culminated in presentations in front of a panel of industry judges for the participating schools of the PC College Competition on April 26, 2008.

The inaugural PC College Competition kicked off at the FFTA 2007 Forum in Montral, Quebec and lasted all year. Dunwoody College of Technology was presented the trophy at the Awards Banquet at the FFTA Forum in Dallas, Texas. 

Dunwoody College of Technology flexography instructor Shawn Oetjen said, ‘These students gave it their all, determined to do their best at the competition. This year’s award showed that their resolve, skills and hard work have all been worth it. I am really proud of them.’

In addition, Appalachian State University achieved the Excellence in Research and Concept award. The Excellence in Graphics award went to Cal Poly and the Excellence in Execution award went to University of Central Missouri.

Bettylyn Krafft, chairman of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation, said, ‘My sincerest congratulations to all the students and to their persistent instructors for their amazing work this year. All the schools’ presentations were insightful, well-researched and professionally presented. I know that the future of our industry is going to be in great hands. It looks like we will have at least 60 students next year.’