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Gregg Parkes
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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! [Embarrassed] ) 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

Cincinatti OHIO U.S.A.
www.signweb.com
steve.aust@stmediagroup.com
Ph: 513-263-9308
Fax: 513-744-6908

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

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Sydney Signworks
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Dennis Raap
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Congratulations Gregg [Applause]

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Dennis Raap
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Glenn Taylor
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Congratulations Gregg. The recognition is well deserved.

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BlueDog Graphics
Wilson, NC

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Warning: A well designed sign may cause fatigue due to increased business.

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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.

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A Sign of Excellence
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Good on ya Gregg!


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Shane Durnford
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Nice going Gregg

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Shane Durnford
Shane Durnford Design
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Ian Stewart-Koster
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Well done, Gregg!

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Gregg Parkes
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Good idea David

Cheers

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Gregg
Sydney Signworks
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Congratulations Gregg!!!! It's an award you certainly deserve!!!

-grampa dan

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Dan Sawatzky
Imagination Corporation
Yarrow, British Columbia
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Awesome well done!!

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Dirk Rampling
Far South Design
South Pambula NSW

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Dave Sherby
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SherWood Sign & Graphic Design
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
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Congratulations!

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Sam Staffan
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Does anyone else think Greg looks like Burt Lancaster?
Bill

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Bill Riedel
Riedel Sign Co., Inc.
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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 ]

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Brian Oliver
Paxton Signs
Fort Collins, CO
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www.paxtonsignsofcolorado.com

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