FTA Announces New Gary Hilliard Memorial Scholarship

BOHEMIA, NY – November 11, 2015 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarship opportunity, the FFTA/FQC Gary Hilliard Memorial Scholarship. This newly endowed scholarship, sponsored by the Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC), is open to full time students enrolled in a graphics communication curriculum. The $2,500 grant will be offered to the top student with plans to execute a class project focused on flexographic printing. The award is available to sophomores, juniors or seniors enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2016.

“Gary Hilliard was an active member of FTA and the flexographic industry, volunteering his time and expertise to chair numerous committees focused on the development and technology of flexography,” said Jean Engelke, RR Donnelley, and FQC Executive Committee Chair. “He authored numerous articles, was a significant contributor to FTA’s FIRST Design Guide, served as chair of the FFTA and was the recipient of several FTA Awards, including the prestigious FTA Hall of Fame. It is in recognition of Gary’s drive and passion of our industry that the FQC decided to create this scholarship in his name.”

Educators and students interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact Shelley Rubin, educational services manager at 631-737-6020 ext. 36 or visit FTA’s website.

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About FTA/FFTA: Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), chartered in 1958, is a professional society dedicated to bringing all members of the flexographic printing community—printers, suppliers, consumer product companies, institutions, prepress houses and others–together by providing opportunities for the free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,300 member sites that represent more than 50,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry.