FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2007
ISA Seeks Entries For 2008 Sign Design Competition - Revamped Contest Judges Installed Signs, Emphasizes Design Renderings
Alexandria, VA The International Sign Association (ISA) has issued a call for entries for its 2008 Sign Design Competition. Introducing a new format this year, the contest will judge actual sign projects, rather than conceptual designs, as in years past. Winners will be recognized and winning submissions will be displayed at the International Sign Expo 2008, to be held March 26-29, 2008, in Orlando, Fla.
Revamped for 2008, ISA’s renowned contest will take into consideration both conceptual designs and finished products, selecting winners in three categories: commercial/electric, traditional/historic and architectural/sign systems/wayfinding. To be eligible for consideration, signs should have been completed and installed in 2007 and you must be a member of ISA. Entries must be received no later than Monday, January 14, 2008. Four prizes will be awarded as follows:
- Grand Prize Winner - $2,000, plus domestic round trip tickets and hotel accommodations for two to attend the Sign Design awards ceremony in Orlando
- First Place Commercial/Electric - $500
- First Place Traditional/Historic - $500
- First Place Architectural/Sign Systems/Wayfinding - $500
Winners will be notified by February 22, 2008, and will receive a plaque and monetary award at the trade show.
“Since its inception, ISA’s Sign Design contest has provided an exceptional opportunity to showcase the best of the best in our industry,” said ISA President and CEO Lori Anderson. “This year, though, we wanted to take a fresh approach, to ensure that all winning designs not only look great, but have met the test of customer acceptance.
“We recognized that, while conceptual designs may be highly artistic, some might not be able to be feasible for actual sign projects,” said Anderson. “That realization inspired us to change the contest, to work with finished projects and emphasize the importance of utility in creating an effective, attractive sign.”
For complete contest instructions and to download an entry form, visit ISA’s Web site at www.signs.org.
The International Sign Association is a 2,600 member organization comprised of manufacturers, users and suppliers of on-premise signs and sign products from all 50 U.S. states and an additional 54 countries. ISA exists to support, promote and improve the sign industry, which sustains the nation’s retail industry.
International Sign Association (ISA)
707 North Saint Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-836-4012
E-Mail: laurie.kusek@signs.org
Website URL: www.signs.org
