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Women in Signs and Graphics, which was founded to support women in the UK signage industry, has become an official media partner of the BSGA
Women in Signs and Graphics has announced a new media partnership with the British Signs and Graphics Association (BSGA), following the group’s first in-person event in October.
The media partnership will see Women in Signs and Graphics and the BSGA collaborate to deliver more industry events and initiatives, aiming to broaden the community that Women in Signs and Graphics has built to support even more women in the industry.
The partnership with the BSGA came about following Women in Signs and Graphics’ inaugural in-person event, hosted by Project Display in Doncaster. At the event, Linda Edwards, managing director of BSGA, recognised the potential for a collaboration that built on similar events.
Edwards then proposed the partnership to Women in Signs and Graphics co-founders, Izabella Ivanovici and Sarah Fenna, who are keen to work with like-minded individuals and female leaders such as Edwards to advance the group’s efforts.
Women in Signs and Graphics was first founded in 2019 by Ivanovici and Fenna to inspire, encourage, and champion women in the signage industry.
Ivanovici, who is also the owner of INV Recruitment, says: “Linda Edwards approached us about becoming members, and it felt like a natural fit. The BSGA has supported Women in Signs and Graphics for several years, and we look forward to collaborating on future projects to connect women across the industry.”
Edwards adds: "We are delighted to welcome Women in Signs and Graphics as a media partner to the British Sign and Graphics Association.
“Their dedication to collaboration, empowerment, and elevating the visibility of talent within our industry aligns perfectly with our shared vision. I would like to personally thank Izabella and Sarah for championing this commitment, and I look forward to working together as we continue to support initiatives that bring meaningful representation to our industry.”
The BSGA is the only trade association for the signage industry in the UK, with a history dating back to 1930. The association seeks to raise industry specific standards, communicate best practices, and increase and support the development of a diverse and inclusive signage community.
