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Shoot for the stars! We have selected from nearly 190 entries by 66 sign companies to highlight three winning projects in each of five categories that exemplify the creativity, technical finesse and ingenuity of signmakers across the US and beyond.

This year’s “Best of Show” goes to the “Canes x Dallas Cowboys x Post Malone” project by Visual Graphic Systems Inc. (Carlstadt, NJ) and AGI (Virginia Beach, VA), a comprehensive, immersive and impressive three-brand restaurant takeover. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to our panel of judges and everyone who participated! More information about the winning entries can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Best of Show

Category 1
Best Signshop-Designed and Fabricated Sign, Internally Illuminated: First Place

Fabricators
Visual Graphic Systems Inc.
Carlstadt, NJ
vgsonline.com

AGI
Virginia Beach, VA
agi.net

Designers: Raising Cane’s and Post Malone (concept), VGS and AGI (technical)
Installers: Visual Graphic Systems Inc., AGI
Client: Raising Cane’s Dallas

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 1

Best Signshop-Designed and Fabricated Sign, Internally Illuminated: Second Place

Jerry’s Signs & Awnings
Abingdon, VA
jerryssignsinc.com
Donnie Kelly, Bill Mays, Jeramy Trent, Ryan Cooke

Designers: Ryan Cooke, Greg Keith, Dennis Whitman
Installers: Shaun Bush, Bailey Stewart
Client: Borderline Billiards

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 1

Best Signshop-Designed and Fabricated Sign, Internally Illuminated: Third Place

Fabricators
Flagship Signs
Columbia, SC
flagshipsigns.com
Abner G., Earl H., Dawn H., Walt W., Aiden M.

Designers: Joel M., Earl H., Crystal G.
Installers: Cory B-P., Damien E., James C.
Client: 24 Hour Pickleball

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 2

Best Signshop-Designed and Fabricated Sign, NOT Internally Illuminated: First Place

Fabricators
VIM Creative
Helena, MT
vimcreative.com
Roger Cox, Paul Clukies, Zach Bethel

Designer: Roger Cox
Installer: House of Signs

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 2

Best Signshop-Designed and Fabricated Sign, NOT Internally Illuminated: Second Place

Fabricators
Vim Creative
Helena, MT
vimcreative.com
Roger Cox, Rusty Gibbs, Amanda Gibbs

Designer: Roger Cox
Installers: Roger Cox, Jessie Castanada
Client: Osaké Steak and Sushi Bar

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 2

Best Signshop-Designed and Fabricated Sign, NOT Internally Illuminated: Third Place

Fabricator
Imagination Corporation
Chilliwack, BC, Canada
imaginationcorporation.com

Designer: Dan Sawatzky
Installer: NEB’s Fun World
Client: NEB’s Fun World

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 3

Best Outside-Designed, Signshop-Fabricated Sign, Internally Illuminated: First Place
Fabricators
DaVinci Sign Systems
Windsor, CO
davincisign.com
Clay Davis, Gene Weyer, Humberto Leos, Alex Serrano, Todd Linder

Designer: ArtHouse Design
Installers: Ben Hodgin, Marcus Bean
Client: DTJ Design

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 3

Best Outside-Designed, Signshop-Fabricated Sign, Internally Illuminated: Second Place

Fabricators
Blackout Sign and Metalworks
San Marcos, TX
blackoutsign.com
Jeremy Gordon, David Perez, Tara Bonds
Big Dog Neon (glass)
Lockhart, TX
Designers: M. Brady Clark (logo), Jeremy Gordon, Tara Bonds, David Perez (sign design)
Installers: Blackout Sign and Metalworks, Sign Crafters
Client: Mill Scale Metalworks

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 3

Best Outside-Designed, Signshop-Fabricated Sign, Internally Illuminated: Third Place

Fabricators
Bluebird Graphic Solutions
Woburn, MA
bluebirdgs.com
Ian Fernandez, Kevin Quinn
Designer: Sasaki
Installers: Michael Mahoney, Ryder Thomas
Client: Toast Inc.

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 4

Best Outside-Designed, Signshop-Fabricated Sign, NOT Internally Illuminated: First Place

Fabricator
AdGraphics
Pompano Beach, FL
adgraphics.us

Designer: DEI Corp
Installer: AdGraphics
Client: BrightStar Credit Union

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 4

Best Outside-Designed, Signshop-Fabricated Sign, NOT Internally Illuminated: Second Place

Fabricators
RiNo Sign Works
Denver
rinosignworks.com
Lucas Pensis, Jacob Bolin, Barry Dunn

Designer: ArtHouse Design
Installer: Jeremy Peterson
Client: Winter Park Resort (Zero Creek)

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 4

Best Outside-Designed, Signshop-Fabricated Sign, NOT Internally Illuminated: Third Place

Fabricator
Tiny Decal
Cary, IL
John Brankin

Designer: John Brankin (design based on existing concept)
Installer: Bill Pankiw
Client: Bill’s Village Marathon

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 5

Best Signshop or Outside-Designed Vehicle Wrap: First Place

Fabricator
Bryans Signs & High Impact Graphics
Eastland, TX
facebook.com/bryanssignsandhighimpactgraphics
Ricky Rodriguez

Designer: Daniel Jackson
Installer: Daniel Jackson
Client: Eastland Mavericks

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 5

Best Signshop or Outside-Designed Vehicle Wrap: Second Place

Fabricator
AJ Signs
Burnt Hills, NY
ajsigns.com

Designers: AJ Signs, Schenectady City School District students
Installer: AJ Signs
Client: Schenectady City School District

More information about this project can be found here.

2024 Sign Contest: Category 5

Best Signshop or Outside-Designed Vehicle Wrap: Third Place

Fabricator
Bakers’ Signs and Manufacturing
Conroe, TX
bakerssigns.com

Designer: Thomas Turner
Installer: Bakers’ Signs and Manufacturing
Client: KB’s Kitchen

More information about this project can be found here.

The 15 Winners of Signs of the Times’ 2024 Sign Contest

The 15 Winners of Signs of the Times’ 2024 Sign Contest

Shoot for the stars! We have selected from nearly 190 entries by 66 sign companies to highlight three winning projects in each of five categories that exemplify the creativity, technical finesse and ingenuity of signmakers across the US and beyond.

This year’s “Best of Show” goes to the “Canes x Dallas Cowboys x Post Malone” project by Visual Graphic Systems Inc. (Carlstadt, NJ) and AGI (Virginia Beach, VA), a comprehensive, immersive and impressive three-brand restaurant takeover. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to our panel of judges and everyone who participated! More information about the winning entries can be found here.