2026 Expanded Student Design Contest Award Winners Announced
May 13, 2026 | Posted in: PGSF News
Pittsburgh, PA, May 12, 2026 —The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (FGCE – formally PGSF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Student Design Contest.
This year’s design contest expanded to include a new Sticker Design in addition to the annual Poster, T-Shirt, and Box Design competitions. Each design type had a specific theme that students were asked to integrate into their design. These included “Print Sticks” (Sticker), “Graphics is Lit” (T-shirt), “Unpack Your Potential” (Box), and “Glow Up & Grow” (Poster).
Over 800 designs were submitted by students across the U.S., including classroom engagement through the project and individual High School and College student entries. Each winning student receives a $500 cash prize to go towards their future passion for print and design.
We are thrilled to present our 2025-2026 Student Design Contest winners:
Box Designs:
College – Anna Mitchell – Clemson University, South Carolina | View Here
High School – Music Rodriguez – H.C. Wilcox Technical School, Connecticut | View Here
T-shirt Designs:
College – Fiona Wenger – Marywood University, 
Pennsylvania | View Here
High School – Arianna Osborne – Mt. Spokane High School, Washington | View Here
Poster Designs:
College – Lloyd Esola – California Polytechnic University, California | View Here
High School Poster – Keyaa Anand – Vista Ridge High School, Texas | View Here
Sticker Designs:
College Sticker – Isabella Rachel – Kennesaw State University, Georgia | View Here
High School Sticker – Emily McNeil – Camden County Technical School, New Jersey | View Here
Our student winners shared their enthusiasm after learning they were chosen. “Thank you very much for recognizing my work! I truly appreciate this opportunity,” wrote Keyaa Anand, Vista Ridge High School, Texas. Honoree and FGCE scholarship recipient Isabella (Bella) Rachel, Kennesaw State University, Georgia also expressed her gratitude, “Thank you so much! I’m honored to have been chosen!”
The submitted designs above, along with honorable mentions, will be used in social media posts promoting the industry, careers, and The Foundation. Posters, t-shirts, stickers, and boxes will also be produced and displayed at schools, student competitions, and trade shows throughout the year to highlight the FGCE scholarships and resources available to educators, students, and employers in the field of graphic communication. Industry will be able to purchase these to support FGCE’s efforts at the online store in June.
About The FGCE
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (TFGCE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education and innovation in the printing and graphic communications industry. The Foundation invests in the future of the field by awarding scholarships to students, providing educational grants to schools, and supporting academic programs that prepare the next generation of professionals. Through partnerships with educators, industry leaders, and advocacy efforts, the Foundation champions the essential role of print and graphics in communication, creativity, and commerce while strengthening workforce development across the industry.
Media Contact:
Dianne Bullas
Dianne.Bullas@thefgce.org
