posted February 15, 2010 07:59 PM
As many of you know by past posts, Dimensional signage is not very big here Down Under.
Obviously the learning curve is steep, especially when there are no teachers or mentors. Basically you are on your own.
The current market in terms of awareness, dictates that rewards are limited financially , but rewarding in every sense, visually; in the final outcome. Certainly from a personal aspect.
However, I recently posted "Reading between the lines", aluding to an email I received recently from Steve Aust of the Signs of the Times Magazine.
This is what greeted me at start of day about 10 days ago.
Hi Gregg,
I’m happy to report that you’ve earned the following recognition in the 2010 Signs of the Times International Sign Contest judging:
First Place, Commercial Freestanding Signs – Royal Cricketers Arms
Congratulations! I guess you underestimated the quality of this sign! ) Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be compiling the write-ups for the winning entries and will send a proof for your review. Thanks again for taking part in the contest, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Kind regards,
Steve Aust Senior Associate Editor Signs of the Times
So whilst Dimensional signs remain unheard of Down Under, at least we can compete on a level playing field with the best in the world.
It is difficult not to sound boastful by posting this, more the fact of emphasising that no matter who you are, or how small, in whatever part of the world... you can achieve.
It just takes effort and desire.
Thanks to all for the motivation, the answers, the encouragement, the guidance, and most importantly... for sharing.
Cheers - Gregg
-------------------- Gregg Sydney Signworks (02) 9837 1198 Schofields NSW Australia Posts: 368 | From: Schofields | Registered: May 2007
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posted February 15, 2010 08:47 PM
That's wonderful news, Gregg. You'll find that the awards beget more signs as you show the accolades to your clientele. Word will get around. The awards we've won have sold us many a job, sometimes as the high bidder.
Be sure to get extra copies of the magazine and give to your customer a nice framed copy.
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5084 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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posted February 15, 2010 11:10 PM
Well done, Gregg!
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posted February 16, 2010 02:31 AM
Congratulations Gregg!!!! It's an award you certainly deserve!!!
-grampa dan
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posted February 16, 2010 03:55 AM
Awesome well done!!
-------------------- Dirk Rampling Far South Design South Pambula NSW Posts: 39 | From: South Pambula NSW Australia | Registered: Jun 2008
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posted February 16, 2010 10:55 AM
Congratulations!
-------------------- Sam Staffan Mackinaw Art & Sign 721 S. Nokomis St. Mackinaw City, MI dstaffan@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1694 | From: Mackinaw City, MI | Registered: Mar 2004
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posted February 18, 2010 04:02 PM
Does anyone else think Greg looks like Burt Lancaster? Bill
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posted February 18, 2010 07:33 PM
That's great news, Gregg. Congratulations.
And by the way....don't feel bad about bragging. You earned it fair and square.
[ February 18, 2010, 07:34 PM: Message edited by: Brian Oliver ]
-------------------- Brian Oliver Paxton Signs Fort Collins, CO paxton@peakpeak.com www.paxtonsignsofcolorado.com Posts: 237 | From: ft. collins, colorado,usa | Registered: Mar 2001
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) Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be compiling the write-ups for the winning entries and will send a proof for your review. Thanks again for taking part in the contest, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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