Ready for a quick tour of this year’s Sign Contest? Selected from 192 entries by 62 sign companies, we present the three winning signs in each of five categories, showcasing the creativity and expertise of signmakers across — and beyond — the US.
This year’s “Best of Show” goes to the “Route 66 Experience” project by Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, IL, an extensive and immersive tribute to the legendary highway and its iconic landmarks. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who participated! More information about the winning entries can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: Best of Show
CATEGORY 1
Best In-House Design and Fabrication, Illuminated: First Place
Fabricator
Ace Sign Co.
Springfield, IL
acesignco.com
Designer: Ace Sign Co.
Installer: Ace Sign Co.
Client: Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 1
Best In-House Design and Fabrication, Illuminated: Second Place
Fabricator
Green Sign Co.
Greensburg, IN
greensignco.com
Designer: Green Sign Co.
Installer: Green Sign Co.
Client: MHP Major Hospital (for Shelby County YMCA)
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 1
Best In-House Design and Fabrication, Illuminated: Third Place
Fabricator
Wagner Electric Sign Co.
Elyria, OH
wagnersign.com
Designer: Eric E. Larsen
Installer: Wagner Electric Sign Co.
Client: Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 2
Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Illuminated: First Place
Fabricator
David Hutson
Neon Time
St. Louis
Designers: Hope Edwards, Joe Edwards
Installer: Signcrafters Inc.
Client: Magic Mini Golf
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 2
Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Illuminated: Second Place
Fabricator
Weitzel Signs
Butte, MT
weitzelsigns@gmail.com
John Weitzel
Designers: Sláinte Butte America Pub, John Weitzel
Installers: John Weitzel, Ryan Hall, Michael Kujawa, Chris Johnson, Nate Watson, Watson IT Solutions
Client: Sláinte Butte America Pub, Michael Potts, Mallory Potts
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 2
Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Illuminated: Third Place
Fabricators
ISF Signs
Indianapolis
isfsigns.com
Steve Jewel, Greg Walden (Waldo), Brandon Ingalls, Corey Kegeris, Ben Morse, Zack Nolder, Keagan Walsh
Designers: RLR Associates, Jason Hall
Installers: Robert Cole, Adam Walsh, Bryan Konija (Dollywood), Cody Coleman, Travis Spears, Hobby Halbleib
Client: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 3
Best In-House Design and Fabrication, Non-Illuminated: First Place
Fabricator
Sign Art Studio
Mount Horeb, WI
makesignsnotwar.com
Designer: Sign Art Studio
Installer: Sign Art Studio
Client: Seven Acre Dairy Co.
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 3
Best In-House Design and Fabrication, Non-Illuminated: Second Place
Fabricators
Global Sign & Awning
Tarpon Springs, FL
globalsigncompany.com
Bill Devlin, Javier Gomez, Abdiel Medina, Vic Concepcion, Chandler Gray, Zach Wood, James “JR” Sampson, Sean Carrey, Chris Lee, Jimmy Young, Tyler Mitchell, Jason Fitzgerald, Vincent Dietrich
Designer: Emily Greene
Installers: Zack Baxter, Rolf Gomes, Carlos Santiago, Mike Ludwig, Rob Beck
Client: GoGreenlane
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 3
Best In-House Design and Fabrication, Non-Illuminated: Third Place
Fabricator
Stoner Graphix
Hummelstown, PA
stonergraphix.com
Designer: Stoner Graphix
Installer: Stoner Graphix
Client: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 4
Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Non-Illuminated: First Place
Fabricators
DaVinci Sign Systems Inc.
Windsor, CO
davincisign.com
Don Wilkinson, Todd Linder, Humberto Leos, Alex Serrano, Danny Salas
Designers: eHoldings, Amy Wiles
Installers: Josh Cozad, Jeff Long, Landen Senesac, Danny Salas
Client: The Town of Estes Park
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 4
Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Non-Illuminated: Second Place
Fabricators
Timber Signs OHG
Ofterschwang, Bavaria, Germany
timbersigns.com
Marcus Goebels, Manfred Didier
Designer: Unknown
Client: Radeberger Brewery GmbH
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 4
Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Non-Illuminated: Third Place
Fabricators
ARTfx
Bloomfield, CT
artfxsigns.com
Sara Lock, Melissa Boehm
Designers: Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ned Goodell, Lynced Torres
Installer: ARTfx
Client: Brown University
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 5
Best Signshop or Outside-Designed Vehicle Wrap: First Place
Fabricator
Green Sign Co.
Greensburg, IN
greensignco.com
Designer: Green Sign Co.
Installer: Green Sign Co.
Client: Greensburg Fire Department
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 5
Best Signshop or Outside-Designed Vehicle Wrap: Second Place
Fabricator
AJ Signs
Burnt Hills, NY
ajsigns.com
Designer: Death Wish Coffee Co.
Installer: AJ Signs
Client: Death Wish Coffee Co.
More information about this project can be found here.
2023 Sign Contest: CATEGORY 5
Best Signshop or Outside-Designed Vehicle Wrap: Third Place
Fabricator
Bluetail Graphics
Titusville, FL
mike@bluetailgfx.com
Michael “scheid” Manderscheid
Designer: Michael “scheid” Manderscheid
Installer: Cody Byrd
Client: Screen King
More information about this project can be found here.
The 15 Winners of Signs of the Times’ Annual Contest
Ready for a quick tour of this year’s Sign Contest? Selected from 192 entries by 62 sign companies, we present the three winning signs in each of five categories, showcasing the creativity and expertise of signmakers across — and beyond — the US.
This year’s “Best of Show” goes to the “Route 66 Experience” project by Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, IL, an extensive and immersive tribute to the legendary highway and its iconic landmarks. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who participated! More information about the winning entries can be found here.