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
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.