The Best of British Signmaking
The winners of the 2019 British Sign Awards were unveiled at a gala event on 14th November. A total of 15 awards were presented in addition to the coveted Sign of the Year
THE BRITISH SIGN AWARDS WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE THE BEST OF BRITISH SIGN MAKING DESPITE COVID-19.
THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
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Any project completed since March, 2019, and not previously entered for an award, is eligible
The COVID-19 Extra Mile Award
The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic effect of virtually every aspect of our lives, including work. Sign makers, like every other type of business, have been hit hard.
But, despite the hardships, many sign makers have been using their time, special skills, creativity and facilities to support their local communities, health workers and care workers.
The British Sign Awards think sign makers and sign businesses that have gone the ‘extra mile’ during these unprecedented times deserve recognition and we invite you to tell us about any activities you have undertaken or been involved in.
Independent. Free. Fair
The British Sign Awards are designed to recognise and reward outstanding work completed by UK-based sign makers.
The Awards are independent of any membership organisation and are free to enter for all UK based businesses.
Give your business a post-cornoavirus boost, enter your best work for the 2020 awards.
First established in 2002, the awards have become a beacon for the best in British Signmaking, providing a unique showcase for the creative talent, technological skills, engineering abilities and craftsmanship that continue to make sign making in the UK the envy of the world.
This year, because of the coronavirus crisis, the awards will be conducted online (click here for full statement from the organisers)
A celebration of British Signmaking
In total there are 11 award categories that cover every aspect of the modern sign industry – from traditional craft skills, through the rapidly developing décor and vehicle livery sectors, to highly engineered architectural signs.
Recognising that the sign industry is made up primarily of SMEs, there is a special award for the Small Sign Business of the Year, open to any business employing from one to five people.
The Craftsman Award
Architectural Sign of the Year
Vehicle Graphics of the Year
Illuminated Sign of the Year
The Green Award – New for 2020
The Leisure & Retail Sign of the Year
The Roll-out Programme
Small Business Sign of the Year
Wayfinding Scheme of the Year
The Decor Award
Wide Format Project of the Year
Learn More about the categories
You can find out more information about each of this yer’s categories, including infomation on judging critiea and how to enter by visiting the categories page.
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