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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 <em>Signs of the Times</em>’ Annual Contest

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.