All of the Award Winners from the Currie Group Sign and Graphics Awards Dinner
People’s Choice Award Winner: Who Gives A Crap by Liberty Signs
Best in Show Award Winner: Mecca and Charlotte Tilbury by Made by Super
Last Friday night more than 300 industry identities gathered at Doltone House, overlooking Sydney’s Hyde Park, to celebrate the achievement of excellence at the 2024 Currie Group National Sign & Graphics Awards Gala Presentation Dinner.
The event, which is widely regarded as the ‘night of nights’ on the industry calendar, was hosted by the Australian Sign & Graphics Association and MC’d by comedian Clint Paddison. Well known for his work on multiple Australian TV shows, and gigs including opening for Midnight Oil and touring with Arj Barker, Clint kept the night on track with lively banter and solid entertainment.
The business of the night, of course, was to recognise the work of the industry across all aspects of sign, display, graphics and print applications. This year, the competition attracted over 450 entries from a total of 61 companies across Australia and New Zealand, eighteen of whom entered for the first time.
Entries were received across 25 categories, including traditional hand painted or airbrushed work, digital LED and LCD signs, illuminated LED and neon projects, directional and wayfinding signage, engraved, fabricated and sculptural projects, pylon and sky signs, as well as large-format digital print, including printed fabrics, textiles and garments.
Separate categories recognised excellence in installation, retail signage package, router outputs and in-house design, with special awards made for sustainability, training innovation, Small Business and the industry’s Young Star, as well as the popular People’s Choice Award, decided by the industry, which is always an Awards highlight.
The highest number of entries – 56 in all – were received in the General Signage / Fabrication category, with Full Wraps coming in second at 35 entries. Also up in numbers this year were Retail Sign Package – Shop/Building Fit-out with 34 entries, Fabrication Sculptural with 32, and Router Output with 21. Thirty industry newcomers were nominated for the Young Star Award, and 12 businesses were nominated for the Small Sign Business Category – more than double the number in 2022.
The majority of entries came from New South Wales and Victoria, with Queensland third in line. WA, SA, Tasmania and NZ were also represented.
Mick Harrold, ASGA President, and one of 29 judges taking part in a a two-stage judging process says the judging was challenging, with the standard of projects submitted this year very high.
“Each entry this year showcased the incredible talent and ingenuity that defines our industry,” Harrold said, “and each of you here tonight represents the best of the best in this dynamic industry.
“Whether you’re a business owner driving innovation, a manager leading your team to new heights, or a sponsor who provides the essential tools and resources, you’re part of something much larger than just a business or a project; you’re part of an industry that leaves a lasting mark—quite literally—on every street corner, highway, and skyline.
“The quality across all categories in this year’s Awards was exceptional, a true testament to the skill and passion that you all bring to your work every day. And the experience of judging certainly reminded me how challenging it can be to select winners when so many entries deserve recognition.
“It’s a bittersweet truth that while we celebrate the outstanding achievements tonight, there are exceptional works that may not take home a trophy. But let there be no doubt—you are the best of the best from one of the largest and most impactful industries in Australia. And if you don’t win tonight, don’t worry—you still have bragging rights at the bar afterward.”
Mick concluded by thanking the Awards sponsors: Diamond Sponsor Currie Group, Gold Sponsors Avery Dennison, Graphic Art Mart, Kwik Kopy, ORAFOL, Spandex and Visual Connections, Silver Sponsers Rowmark Australia, Roland, SMIB and Spicers, and Bronze Sponsors Ball & Doggett, Canon Production Printing, Celmac, HP, HVG Graphics Supplies and Pozitive Sign & Graphics Supplies.
“None of this would be possible without the strong support of our sponsors,” he said. “They do more than just supply products; they partner with us, helping to push the boundaries of what we can achieve. Whether it’s the latest in high-quality materials, cutting-edge technology, or the essential services that keep our operations running smoothly, their contribution enable us to excel.
“And they, together with others beyond, generously give back to our industry by supporting ASGA’s events and initiatives. They do this because they genuinely care about our industry’s future. Without their support, events like this—and our efforts to bring people together, influence government policy, and attract the next generation to work in our companies—would not be possible.”
All the winners and the categories and medals are listed below:
OMG.CO
DIGITAL MEDIA (LED & LCD) Gold
FABRICATION GENERAL SIGNAGE Silver
FABRICATION – SCULPTURAL Silver
INSTALLATION Silver
TRADITIONAL SIGNCRAFT SKILLS/AIRBRUSHING OR HANDPAINTED MURALS Silver
Signs & Lines
DIRECTIONAL & WAYFINDING SIGNS Gold
DIGITAL MEDIA (LED & LCD) Bronze
INSTALLATION Gold
INSTALLATION Bronze
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Gold
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Silver
Brisbane Signs & Engraving
ENGRAVED SIGNS Gold
ENGRAVED SIGNS Silver
FABRICATION GENERAL SIGNAGE Gold
ROUTER OUTPUT Gold
ROUTER OUTPUT Silver
Comcut Group
ILLUMINATION LEDs Gold
FABRICATION – SCULPTURAL Bronze
FABRICATION – SCULPTURAL Highly Commended
INSTALLATION Gold
INSTALLATION Silver
Grafico Group Pty. Ltd.
LARGE FORMAT DIGITAL PRINT Gold
LARGE FORMAT DIGITAL PRINT Highly Commended
ORIGINAL IN-HOUSE DESIGN CONCEPT Silver
RETAIL SIGN PACKAGE TOTAL BUILDING/SHOP FIT OUT Silver
VINYL Gold
Victoria University
Chloe Quilty – TRAINING INNOVATION Gold
Jordyn McConchie – YOUNG STAR Gold
Super Creative
ILLUMINATION LEDs Bronze
ORIGINAL IN-HOUSE DESIGN CONCEPT Highly Commended
PRINTED FABRICS & TEXTILES/T-SHIRTS & GARMENTS Silver
VEHICLE WRAPS FULL VEHICLE Gold
BEST IN SHOW Gold
Neon Signs Australia P/L
ILLUMINATION NEON Gold
ILLUMINATION NEON Silver
ILLUMINATION NEON Bronze
Zimmermann Industries
ILLUMINATION LEDs Bronze
LARGE FORMAT DIGITAL PRINT Bronze
ROUTER OUTPUT Bronze
TRADITIONAL SIGNCRAFT SKILLS/AIRBRUSHING OR HANDPAINTED MURALS Bronze
INNOVATION Silver
SS Signs
FABRICATION LARGE PYLON & SKY SIGNS Gold
ORIGINAL IN-HOUSE DESIGN CONCEPT Gold
VINYL Bronze
National Sign Build Pty Ltd
FABRICATION – SCULPTURAL Gold
Bentleigh Group
FABRICATION LARGE PYLON & SKY SIGNS Gold
DA Signs Pty Ltd
FABRICATION LARGE PYLON & SKY SIGNS Silver
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FABRICATION LARGE PYLON & SKY SIGNS Bronze
RETAIL SIGN PACKAGE TOTAL BUILDING/SHOP FIT OUT Gold
ORIGINAL IN-HOUSE DESIGN CONCEPT Bronze
INNOVATION Bronze
Cactus Imaging
PRINTED FABRICS & TEXTILES/T-SHIRTS & GARMENTS Gold
SUSTAINABILITY Gold
Kwik Kopy Miller Street
ENGRAVED SIGNS Highly Commended
Thomas Creative
FABRICATION GENERAL SIGNAGE Highly Commended
ILLUMINATION LEDs Bronze
Status Signs
ENGRAVED SIGNS Bronze
ILLUMINATION LEDs Silver
ROUTER OUTPUT Bronze
Lettertech Australia
INNOVATION Gold
TAFE Queensland
TRAINING INNOVATION Bronze
TAFE NSW Wollongong
TRAINING INNOVATION Highly Commended
SignLanguage SA Pty Ltd
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Bronze
Insigns
DIRECTIONAL & WAYFINDING SIGNS Silver
FABRICATION GENERAL SIGNAGE Bronze
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Highly Commended
Magnum Signs
PRINTED FABRICS & TEXTILES/T-SHIRTS & GARMENTS Bronze
SMALL SIGN BUSINESS AWARD Bronze
TRADITIONAL SIGNCRAFT SKILLS/AIRBRUSHING OR HANDPAINTED MURALS Gold
TRADITIONAL SIGNCRAFT SKILLS/AIRBRUSHING OR HANDPAINTED MURALS Highly Commended
Signco Manufacturing Pty Ltd
SMALL SIGN BUSINESS AWARD Gold
Tradie Wraps
VEHICLE WRAPS FULL VEHICLE Silver
PRO Vinyl
VEHICLE WRAPS FULL VEHICLE Bronze
Sign Foundry
VEHICLE WRAPS FULL VEHICLE Bronze
Next Printing
SUSTAINABILITY Silver
Liberty Signs
SUSTAINABILITY Bronze
PEOPLES CHOICE
Australian Skills Management Institute
Young Star Silver and Bronze
Training Innovation Silver
