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Celebrating the 2025 Gemini Calendar Contest Winners

This summer, we launched our first-ever calendar contest, inviting our partners to showcase their most innovative signage installations. The response was inspiring and a true reflection of the craftsmanship, creativity, and pride that define our community of authorized partners.

From over 100 submissions, 13 standout projects were selected to be featured in our upcoming 2026 wall calendar. Each project showcases the artistry and precision that make our partnership with sign professionals stand out in real-world environments.

Highlights from the Calendar Contest

Each chosen project reflects the innovation and expertise that define Gemini partners. From classic cast metal lettering to branded environments, these installations showcase how signage continues to evolve and how Gemini products help bring every vision to life.

Below are the 13 submissions featured in the 2026 Gemini wall calendar.

Amy’s Sign Design – Arnolds Park, IA 

Product Highlight: Brushed Brass GemLeaf on ¼” Black Acrylic 

Specializing in developing signs for businesses, community functions, and small projects, Amy’s Sign Design has been serving clients for more than 32 years. Their team creates 3D lettering, vinyl decals, vehicle graphics, and storefront signs, emphasizing craftsmanship and small-town service. 

 “Love the metal look without the metal cost!” — Angela S. 

Amy's Sign Design Entry

Chuck Peterson Designs – San Diego, CA

Product Highlight: Cast Bronze Plaque with Black Leatherette Background on Radius Blade Post Cap Mount 

Chuck Peterson Designs creates custom signage through hand lettering, cast bronze, and laser-cut methods. Founded in 1983, the company specializes in high-quality bronze and aluminum plaques that adorn historic landmarks and architectural projects across the nation.  

“It was nice to do a project for a community I have known all my life. I have done many of the oval San Diego Historic Landmark plaques, but this one had an extra section with the story with it.” — Chuck P. 

Chuck Peterson Designs Entry

Competitor Awards & Engraving, Inc. – Hartland, WI 

Product Highlight: Flat Cut Metal and Thin Gauge Stainless Steel Donor Wall Elements 

From trophies to plaques to crystal awards and custom engraving, Competitor Awards & Engraving offers a diverse range of recognition and display products tailored to meet any event or business need. Their team also provides creative signage and engraving services for a diverse range of industries. 

“Overall fun project from design to install.” — Karl S. 

Competitor Awards_ Engraving Entry

FSJ Signature Sign Line Ltd. – Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada

Product Highlight: Flat Cut Bronze with Light Oxidized Finish 

FSJ Signature Sign Line Ltd. provides comprehensive design and fabrication services for architectural and commercial signage. Their custom work often integrates wood, vinyl, and metal to create layered, dimensional effects. 

“All the elements came together so beautifully! A custom wooden frame, exterior architectural vinyl background, and brushed metallic letters.” — Ardanna M.

FSJ Signature Sign Line Ltd Entry

Media Marksmen Inc. – Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Product Highlight: Acrylic Lit Letters with Satin Black Metal Laminate and Warm White LEDs 

Media Marksmen provides a range of signage and branding services for corporate clients. They are known for precision, compliance, and performance-driven installations, often producing signage for commercial offices and retail environments. 

“The sign is small, and the ordering process was smooth. Providing an electric sign to a corporate office space entails an additional layer of safety responsibility. We were confident in Gemini to supply the sign, and upon delivery, we were not disappointed. Certification to code and a lifetime guarantee are major benefits for sales. The ease of the installation was great for our electrician. The client is satisfied and the project is a win for everyone.” — John S.

Media Marksmen Inc. Entry

Peterson Sign Company – Honolulu, HI

Product Highlight: ½” Flat Cut Aluminum with Custom Paint Finish 

Peterson Sign Company designs and produces signs in nearly every style imaginable. From corporate events to vehicle wraps and large-format installations, they serve both local and national clients with comprehensive graphic and fabrication services. 

“We were able to provide a comparable style sign to our customer’s parent company to achieve a consistent look for their brand.” — Dory K.

Peterson Sign Company Entry

Reaction Graffix – Sellinsgrove, PA

Product Highlight: ⅜” Flat Cut Acrylic Letters with Custom Painted Finishes 

Reaction Graffix provides custom signage and vehicle graphics designed to make a bold impression. Their focus on process and precision helps ensure smooth installations and visually consistent results.

“The ease of assembly and installation was perfect. It was so well put together with the stencil template that the likelihood of error is dramatically reduced.” — Tyler L.

Reaction Graffix Entry

Sign Solutions, Inc. – Greenwood, IN

Product Highlight: Custom Cast Bronze Letters with Low Gloss Dark Oxidized Finish

Sign Solutions is a full-service architectural sign company serving the greater Indianapolis area. Their team provides custom interior and exterior sign programs that blend aesthetics with functionality, from corporate branding to wayfinding systems. 

“The cast bronze letters were a perfect choice on the limestone facade for the classic look and feel of the building. Customer was thrilled with it.” — Lee F. 

Sign Solutions Inc Entry

Signs By Tomorrow Rockville – Derwood, MD

Product Highlight: Fabricated Stainless Steel Halo-Lit Letters with Custom Paint and Brushed Finish

As part of a national network, Signs By Tomorrow Rockville provides full-service signage solutions for businesses, events, and organizations. They specialize in fast turnarounds, personalized design, and quality materials that help local brands stand out.

Signs by Tomorrow Rockville Entry

Spectra Sign & Print – Norwich, Ontario, Canada

Product Highlight: Formed Plastic and Flat Cut Acrylic with Custom Paint and Layered Installation

Spectra Sign & Print combines print and signage expertise to create high-impact brand visuals. They specialize in rebranding, color contrast, and design precision for retail and commercial clients.

“The contrast in colours on this job just made rebranding this feed store pop. Fairly large letters at standing height provided excellent visibility. Usually, these are so high up you can’t see the quality of the letters up close.” — Jon B. 

Spectra Sign_Print Entry

The Sign Shop of Sheboygan – Sheboygan, WI

Product Highlight: Custom Cast Aluminum Logo and Letters Painted in Two Custom Colors

Family-owned and operated with over 70 years of staff experience, The Sign Shop of Sheboygan produces indoor and outdoor signs, banners, yard signs, trade show displays, and vehicle graphics. They are deeply rooted in their community and known for quality craftsmanship. 

“This sign was created for a library located in the historic district of Sheboygan Falls, WI. Drawing inspiration from the building’s architecture, we designed a custom logo that reflects its character. Gemini then fabricated a beautiful sign that exceeded our customer’s expectations. Library patrons have praised the elegance it brings, enhancing not only the library itself but also the surrounding community.” — John M. 

Sign Shop of Sheboygan Entry

Vim Creative Studio – Helena, MT 

Product Highlight: ¼” Flat Cut Aluminum Letters Painted Custom Color

Handcrafted creative three-dimensional signage since 1989, Vim Creative Studio designs and fabricates custom signage that elevates brand presentation through artistry and precision. 

“Custom-designed logo and font and dimensional sign for this beachy upscale home store. Four signs total plus extensive window graphics.” — Roger C. 

Vim Creative Studio Entry

Wood & Wood Signs – Waitsfield, VT

Product Highlight: ½” Flat Cut Acrylic with UV ColorLast Finish and Custom Paint

Wood & Wood Sign Systems is a full-service, custom design-and-build studio dedicated to the fine art of crafting innovative sign solutions. Their work blends traditional materials with modern fabrication techniques to create stunning visual depth. 

“This was an exciting project for us to retrofit this sign to an already existing large structure. Large aluminum composite panels artistically painted to look like wood, combined with the Gemini acrylic cut-out letters and logos, which utilized the Gemini Colorlast finish option, created depth and POP to this highly visible entrance sign to the iconic Mt. Washington Auto Road.” — Erica S. 

Wood Wood Signs Submission

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