The Signs Express Sign Awards have been presented, recognising the best of the work conducted by its centres in the past year. The winners were as follows:

– Franchisee of the Year: Lee Eaton, Signs Express (Manchester South)

– Ambassador Award: Steve McMurray, Signs Express (Falkirk)

– Newcomer of the Year: Ray Allenby and Jane Wiles, Signs Express (Portsmouth)

– Outstanding Achievement Award: Rob Gibson, Signs Express (Hull)

– Employee of the Year Award: Paul Lidgard, Signs Express (N & NE Lincs)

– Best Vehicle Graphics: Mark Meadowcroft, Signs Express (Northampton), for the MCFC Le Mans Car

– Best Project: Graham Casey, Signs Express (Glasgow), for the Science Centre

– Most Striking Sign or Design: Tony and Tina Surface, Signs Express (Basildon), for the Etihad

– Best Interior Sign: Steve and Carol Morris, Signs Express (Sheffield), for the Children’s Hospital / Brendan O’Donnell and Cathy Johnston, Signs Express (Belfast), for the Newry Campus

– Best Fascia Sign: Paul and Lynda Heywood, Signs Express (Harlow), for the Sia Beauty Salon

– Best Exterior Sign: Joe Smith, Signs Express (Birmingham SW), for Network Rail

– Supplier of the Year: Metamark