YOUR DREAM SHOP AWAITS
Win Over $6000 in STAHLS' Equipment
It's hard to believe it's been five years since we launched the Stahl Family Scholarship. In that time, we've awarded a total of 37 winners over $100K worth of equipment, and helped countless entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality.
In 2025, we're excited to keep the momentum going by giving away Dream Shop Packages - the perfect opportunity for schools and businesses to take their apparel decoration to the next level, and we are just getting started. Enter below for your chance to win a dream shop package valued at over $6,000!
Here's How it Works
8 Dream Shop Packages
Will be awarded in 2025, it's our way of giving back
2 Winners
Will be picked each quarter, one small business and one school
Each Winner
Will receive a complete heat printing setup to grow their printing business capabilities
President Spotlight
"Your dreams inspire us. Let’s make 2025 the year your business reaches new heights!"
STAHLS' began over 90 years ago in a small garage in Detroit. Like many of you, my family had a dream: to build a successful apparel decoration business. Thanks to hard work, dedication, and the incredible support of our customers, that dream became a reality. Today, STAHLS' stands as a leader in the industry, and we're proud to give back to the community that made it possible.
Dan Stahl
President, Stahl Family Scholarship
Here's What You'll Win:
The Dream Shop Package & Much More
- Hotronix® Fusion IQ® 16’’ x 20’’ – 110 V
- Tag Along™ HP Platen
- Kraft Paper 10’’ x 20’’ – 25 pack
- 11’’ x 15’’ Platen
- Heat Press Pillow Package – All 5 sizes
- 6’’ x 20’’ Platen – Fusion Leg/Sleeve
- 6’’ x 10’’ Platen
- Quick Slip Lower Platen Protector – 11’’ x 15’’
- Quick Slip Lower Platen Protector – 16’’ x 20’’
- Print Perfect Pad 5’’ x 6’’
- Hotronix® 360 IQ® Hat Press
- Thermo-Tape Holder
- Thermo-Tape 3/8’’ (2)
- Flexible Application Pad
- Quick Slip Lower Platen Protector – 6’’ x 10’’
- 1/8’’ 4’’ x 8’’ Foam Pad
- On-Site Equipment Training with a STAHLS’ Expert
- Up to 3 hours of Virtual Training & Consultation
- Free Demo and Onboarding Fee Waived for Fulfill Engine
- $50 Product Credit for STAHLS’
- $50 Product Credit for Transfer Express
Selection Committee
Rhonda Gierhan
37-year Veteran Educator
Owner and CEO of Flip Flop Creations
Rhonda Gierhan is a retired 37-year veteran educator from rural central Kansas. Her past few years she made a move to High School where her students saw a need in the community for spirit apparel and decided they wanted to open an in-house store. After applying and receiving the Stahls Scholarship, the store is going strong after 4 years, and making a profit that returns into scholarships for the students that help run the store. Rhonda was named the 2019 Kansas Region 1 runner-up for Teacher of the Year. Rhonda now runs her own apparel design store: Flip Flop Creations, in her “retirement”!
Aaron Montgomery
Co-founder and CEO of Our Success Group
Aaron Montgomery is the author of The FUNdamentals of Business Success, a guide to building strong business foundations. Certified by New York Times best-selling author Jack Canfield as a Success Principles Trainer, Aaron brings nearly 30 years of experience helping small businesses thrive. As a coach and speaker, he specializes in guiding established business owners, helping them create a business they love. Aaron empowers entrepreneurs to clarify their purpose, set and achieve meaningful goals, establish solid business plans, implement profitable pricing strategies, and develop effective marketing approaches. He also offers a complimentary Alignment Assessment and Strategy Call to help business owners identify their strengths and focus areas, available at OSG.link/svp Since 2013, he has also co-hosted the 2 Regular Guys Podcast, sharing insights and inspiration with a community of creative professionals.
Cassie Green
Senior Content Editor
Apparel Community Printing & Packaging Group
Cassie Green is the Content Director for Apparelist, a community that provides expert-level business management resources to help apparel decorators of all sizes navigate the challenges of growing their businesses. She is responsible for writing, editing, and curating content on the website as well as the brand’s other media platforms. She has 10+ years of experience covering the apparel decorating industry. Cassie also works on PRINTING United Alliance’s other brands including Wide-Format Impressions and the PRINTING United Journal.
How to Enter
Entry Requirements for Businesses
To apply for a 2024 business scholarship, your business must meet the following criteria:
- Have an existing, dedicated workspace (home or brick-and-mortar)
- Full time apparel decoration operation for at least 3 years
- A valid tax ID
Entry Requirements for Schools
To apply for a 2024 school scholarship, your school must meet the following criteria:
- High School or Middle School
- Education program to support entrepreneurship, skill development, and graphic arts
- Application submitted by teacher, principal, or school employee with student involvement
- Letter of permission signed by the school principal and/or superintendent to include: name of the school, indicate public or private school, and if public the Unified School District Numb
2025 Stahl Family Scholarship
Please review terms and conditions below before entering, you will be required to accept the terms and conditions before submitting your entry.
Terms & Conditions for Business Entities
To apply for a 2025 Stahls’ Family Scholarship, your business must meet the following criteria:
• Have an existing, dedicated workspace (home or brick-and-mortar)
• Full time apparel decoration operating for at least 3 years
• Have a valid tax ID
• You are 18 years or older and agree to STAHLS’ Privacy Policy.
• You cannot sell any equipment given to you under the Stahls’ Family Scholarship for a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery, unless you are upgrading the equipment with new equipment from STAHLS’. You also cannot otherwise transfer or assign your equipment to another person, school, or company.
• Your designs and artwork must not include copyrighted or trademarked properties unless you have permission to use them. STAHLS’, in its discretion, may require you to provide documentation in support of your right to use designs and artwork.
• You agree that STAHLS’ can take both video footage and photographs of your facility and of you or your team or your products using the equipment and you give STAHLS’ permission, in its sole discretion, to use all video and photographs of your facility, you, your team, and products on social media, in local/national press coverage, and for general STAHLS’ marketing. You agree that you are responsible for obtaining authorizations from your team and you agree to defend and indemnify STAHLS’ in the event of lawsuit, challenge or dispute, if any, resulting from any video footage and/or photographs taken and used by STAHLS’.
• Finalists, even if not chosen as a winner, may be featured in press coverage at the local or national level and within industry publications and STAHLS’ general marketing including social media channels and blogs. Winners agree to grant STAHLS’ permission to such coverage and agree to defend and indemnify STAHLS’ in the event of lawsuit, challenge or dispute, if any, resulting from same.
• To ensure successful application of the equipment, you must ensure that all electrical requirements for the equipment have been made/updated at the location where the equipment will be used. STAHLS’ will not provide you with the equipment under the STAHLS’ Family Scholarship unless your facility has met all the electrical requirements for the proper application of the equipment. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the electrical requirements necessary for proper usage of the equipment are met. STAHLS’ assumes no responsibility for this and no liability and you understand and accept this.
• You must announce the STAHLS’ Family Scholarship and your participation in it and promote the equipment you receive from STAHLS’ on your social media sites.
*Please note that STAHLS’ has the right to request, in its discretion, documentation in support of the above criteria.
*By checking the box on the entry form linked above, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions, and requirements for participation.
Terms & Conditions for School Entities
To apply for 2025 STAHLS’ Family Scholarship, your school must meet the following criteria:
• Have accreditation that is up-to-date
• The school representative applying for the 2025 Stahls’ Family Scholarship must have the authority to do so on behalf of the school
• You are 18 years or older and agree to STAHLS’ Privacy Policy.
• You cannot sell any equipment given to you under the Scholarship for a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery, unless you are upgrading the equipment with new equipment from STAHLS’. You also cannot otherwise transfer or assign your equipment to another person, school, or company.
• Your designs and artwork must not include copyrighted or trademarked properties unless you have permission to use them. STAHLS’, in its discretion, may require you to provide documentation in support of your right to use designs and artwork.
• You agree that STAHLS’ can take both video footage and photographs of your facility and of you or your team or products using the equipment and you give STAHLS’ permission to use all video and photographs of your facility, you, your team, your products on social media, in local/national press coverage, and for general STAHLS’ marketing. You agree that you are responsible for obtaining authorizations from your team and you agree to defend and indemnify STAHLS’ in the event of lawsuit, challenge or dispute, if any, resulting from any video footage and/or photographs taken and used by STAHLS’.
• You agree that you will obtain all necessary authorizations and releases from students, families and employees of the school to include them in the video footage and photographs for STAHLS’ use on social media, press coverage and general marketing. You agree to defend and indemnify STAHLS’ in the event of lawsuit, challenge or dispute, if any, resulting from any video footage and/or photographs taken and used by STAHLS’.
• You certify that you have the authority to apply for the 2025 STAHLS’ Family Scholarship on behalf of the school and you agree to the terms and conditions and requirements for participation in the STAHLS’ Family Scholarship.
• Finalists, even if not chosen as a winner, may be featured in press coverage at the local or national level and within industry publications and STAHLS’ general marketing including, social media channels and blogs. Winners agree to grant STAHLS’ permission to such coverage and agree to defend and indemnify STAHLS’ in the event of lawsuit, challenge or dispute, if any, resulting from same.
• To ensure successful application of the equipment, you must ensure that all electrical requirements for the equipment have been made/updated at the location where the equipment will be used. STAHLS’ will not provide you with the equipment under the STAHLS’ Family Scholarship unless your facility has met all the electrical requirements for the proper application of the equipment. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the electrical requirements necessary for proper usage of the equipment are met. STAHLS’ assumes no responsibility for this and no liability and you understand and accept this.
•You must provide up-to-date documentation in support of your school’s accreditation.
*Please note that STAHLS’ has the right to request, in its discretion, documentation in support of the above criteria.
*By checking the box on the entry form linked above, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions, and requirements for participation.
Testimonials
Justin Croy
Culver Community Schools
"Our store is up and running and we are doing well. We are using and enjoying everything we have. It has definitely made an impact."
Terry Gentry
Jayhawk-Linn High School
"To me, the biggest benefit of the scholarship is the training and help from the industry professionals from Stahls. I did not have any previous experience with apparel decoration before we started our store. The webinars, videos, and blogs offered by Stahls has been extremely helpful. A couple kids did an order of shirts today and commented how easy it was now and how much of a difference the training made."
Jared Kendall
Hub City Ink
"By providing us with new materials, and freshening up our heat printing skills, the winnings from the scholarship will play a huge role in allowing us to provide more vocational opportunities in heat printing to individuals in the disabled community," said Kendall. "Not only is the STAHLS' team making a difference in our business, but they're helping us change the lives of people in our community. We're thrilled for the chance to work with and learn from their team of experts in this process."
Jessie Mommsen
Thread & Inks
"Having access to industry experts who have been in the same position we're currently in, is truly invaluable," said Mommsen. "I could not be more grateful to STAHLS' and their dedication to entrepreneurs like myself and I cannot wait to start working with and learning from their team."